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Senior Healthcare Scientist – General Histology Laboratory Lead
| Posting date: | 22 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9188-25-0457 |
Summary
WHAT YOULL DOThe main responsibilities include: To be a lead Senior Biomedical Scientist and rotationally manage, along with the other Senior Biomedical Scientists, throughput and processing of pathology specimens for Histology, Neuropathology and Immunochemistry, for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and ensure provision of accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data. To manage all Biomedical Scientists, qualified, trainee and support staff deployed primarily within the main laboratory within Histology including special staining, as well as Neuropathology, Immunochemistry and other laboratory areas as required for service delivery. Specific areas of responsibility include specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, send-out, special staining as well as overseeing some aspects of digital pathology. To liaise with other healthcare professionals to maximise the effectiveness of the service. The post-holder will also support the Cellular Pathology Training, Quality and Health and Safety Leads. For full details of the roles and responsibilities, please refer to the job description. WHAT WERE LOOKING FORCellular Pathology invites applications for the post of Senior Healthcare Scientist General Histology Laboratory Lead to join their friendly forward-thinking team within a busy and continually developing department. This post carries responsibility for supporting the full range of services and therefore opportunity to rotate and work in a number of areas within Cellular Pathology. Applicants are expected to have excellent technical knowledge and experience in histological techniques and preferably a Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology. This post is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to contribute to a rapidly developing service. The post also presents opportunity for personal development, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is also actively supported.