Advanced Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This is a Section Lead role for an experienced and motivated Advanced Biomedical Scientist within Cellular Pathology. The successful candidate will provide operational leadership, support service delivery, workforce planning, quality improvement, and implement new technologies. It's an opportunity to develop leadership skills in a large, progressive, and innovative Cellular Pathology service, contributing to high-quality, timely, and patient-focused services.
Essential criteria
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent qualification e.g. HSD / level of knowledge
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Knowledge & Experience
- Previous experience and knowledge in Cellular Pathology gained as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Desirable criteria
- Training and Leadership experience through work based practice and/or course attendance
- Knowledge and experience of Laboratory Accreditation and governance e.g. UKAS ISO15189 and Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
- Skills & Abilities
- Keyboard and IT related skills
- Qualifications & Education
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent qualification e.g. HSD / level of knowledge
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Knowledge & Experience
- Previous experience and knowledge in Cellular Pathology gained as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist
- Training and Leadership experience through work based practice and/or course attendance
- Knowledge and experience of Laboratory Accreditation and governance e.g. UKAS ISO15189 and Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
- Skills & Abilities
- Keyboard and IT related skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 13d
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking Advanced Biomedical Scientist to undertake a Section Lead role within Cellular Pathology.
The successful candidate will provide operational leadership within a specialist section of the department, supporting service delivery, workforce planning, quality improvement, service development, and the implementation of new technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their leadership skills within a large, progressive, and innovative Cellular Pathology service.
Our service is one of the largest in the country, comprising Histology, Diagnostic Cytology, Neuropathology, Research and Innovation Laboratories, and Mortuary Services. We are a specialist centre with significant referral activity and support diagnostic pathways across the Northeast and North Cumbria (NENC) Pathology Network. We also work closely with Integrated Laboratory Medicine, including the Genomics Laboratory Hub, in our role as the regional Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre (CPGC).
The successful candidate will join the Cellular Pathology management and scientific leadership team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, timely, and patient-focused services. The d
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