Senior Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology/Histology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist to join the Cellular Pathology Immunocytochemistry (ICC) and Molecular Pathology service at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. The role involves leading within the main laboratory, acting as a training officer, and contributing to staff management and procurement. The successful candidate will deliver a timely, high-quality diagnostic service in a fast-paced environment, supporting routine and companion diagnostic testing.
Key responsibilities
- Facilitate the provision of clinical technical services by supervising staff and maintaining resources.
- Communicate essential information to the Laboratory Manager and assist with personnel issues.
- Deputise for the Laboratory Manager in their absence.
- Undertake training of scientific and support staff and act as a training officer.
- Maintain adequate consumable and reagent stock levels.
- Supervise staff, organise and prioritise workload to meet demanding deadlines.
Essential criteria
- Approve degree
- HPC registration
- MSc or relevant experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Relevant post registration experience in a histopathology laboratory
- In depth specialist knowledge of histology
- Demonstrate knowledge of patient confidentiality
- Working knowledge of computers
- Understand and implements quality assurance
- Understanding of the need for health and safety in relation to themselves and others
- Evidence of ability to interact with other groups of staff
- Evidence of good verbal skills
Desirable criteria
- IBMS Specialist diploma in histopathology
- Evidence of practical experience in: non-gynae cytology, immunocytochemistry, renal and muscle biopsies.
- Previous supervisory experience
- Experience of in-house training of staff
- Experience in managing health and safety
- Motivational skills
- Evidence of ability to write in-house documents
- Undertake Risk Assessments
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.
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology Immunocytochemistry (ICC) and Molecular Pathology service. You will play a key role in delivering a timely, high-quality diagnostic service within a modern, fast-paced pathology environment, supporting both routine and companion diagnostic testing.
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest.
Our vision is to pioneer new technologies and ways of working that better inform decisions about a person's health, by providing greater access to specialist diagnostic services. We employ over 700 staff across four locations and process more than 15 million tests each year.
Our mission is to be world leaders in research and innovation and to continually improve services for patients by investing in new technologies and techniques.
The work we do is clinically led and cutting edge, making us a regional reference centre for many specialist investigations. As part of LCL you'll be encouraged to share your skills, whatever your area of expertise, to help drive the organisation to success.
Main duties of the job
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