Job summary The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit a HCPC registered Bank Biomedical Scientist with an accredited degree to join our friendly team. The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training. Cellular pathology covers histology, non-gynae cytology, andrology and the mortuaries. The successful candidate will be involved in health and safety, training and quality in all areas of the department. We currently process approximately 28000 histology samples, around 13000 immunohistochemistry tests using the Ventana Benchmark Ultra, 2500 non-gynae samples, and 3000 andrology samples. We are committed to quality and improvement. We are currently in the process of introducing digital pathology to the department. Informal visits are highly recommended. Please contact Mandeep Singh Dhesi on 01422224395 Main duties of the job To act in a scientific role and to carry out all routine investigations within the department, following such training as may be necessary, ensuring the quality of the service. To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs by providing knowledge and technical skills to process, analyse, understand and interpret results of diagnostic tests. Rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department and take part in the extended working rota. To ensure health and safety is maintained, train junior members of staff, and be involved with quality and service development through laboratory and clinical audit. Continuous professional development will be essential for this post and further study will be encouraged. About us We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT. We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services. We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza. We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community. Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 372-FW1349 Job locations Cellular Pathology Calderdale Royal Hospital Halifax HX3 0PW Job description Job responsibilities To be competent in all the areas of Cellular Pathology. To be a point of reference to junior staff, to provide advice and supervise other members of staff. To coordinate work and staff within their areas in the absence of a specialist Biomedical Scientist. To maintain UKAS accreditation and HTA compliance. To participate and adhere to Health and Safety requirements. To have a good understanding of the Pathology Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Please see the attached job description for an in-depth review. Job description Job responsibilities To be competent in all the areas of Cellular Pathology. To be a point of reference to junior staff, to provide advice and supervise other members of staff. To coordinate work and staff within their areas in the absence of a specialist Biomedical Scientist. To maintain UKAS accreditation and HTA compliance. To participate and adhere to Health and Safety requirements. To have a good understanding of the Pathology Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Please see the attached job description for an in-depth review. Person Specification Qualifications Essential State registration with the HCPC Degree in Biomedical Science Knowledge Essential Experience in a pathology laboratory Experience in all areas of the cellular pathology department. Desirable Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff. Experience of laboratory and clinical audit Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA Andrology experience Non-gynae cytology experience Practical/Personal Qualities Essential Must be organised and have excellent time management skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential State registration with the HCPC Degree in Biomedical Science Knowledge Essential Experience in a pathology laboratory Experience in all areas of the cellular pathology department. Desirable Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff. Experience of laboratory and clinical audit Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA Andrology experience Non-gynae cytology experience Practical/Personal Qualities Essential Must be organised and have excellent time management skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address Cellular Pathology Calderdale Royal Hospital Halifax HX3 0PW Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)