Job summary We are excited to invite applications for the position of Section Manager - Bradford site. The successful candidate will lead and organise the day-to-day running of the laboratory, managing a team of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants. Delivering a high-quality, safe and efficient service will involve working closely with the Cross-site Lead, Consultant Histopathologists, and other Trust and IPS managerial colleagues. Demonstrable competencies in the dissection area of the Histopathology laboratory is desirable, including category B specimens. For this role, a £3,000 recruitment premium is payable to successful candidates upon arrival. We are also able to offer removal and relocation expenses (In line with the trust relocation policy). Please note relocation expenses and the recruitment premium will be paid in line with relevant HMRC guidance. Additionally, repayment of this premium, on a sliding scale basis would be required if the candidate leaves the post within the first two years. Main duties of the job Candidates will need to have a 'can-do' attitude, be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational abilities. This should be supported by well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working. IPS is passionate about developing its staff and strongly promotes and supports personal development at every level within the organisation. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large acute teaching hospital, and the Histology workload is complex and specialist reflecting this. Bradford has a dissection laboratory which serves to support the Trust Consultant Histopathologists in dissection, with onward processing of specimens being prepared on the Airedale site laboratory. The Bradford laboratory is part of Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS), which is a joint venture providing a high-quality pathology service to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) and Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT). About us We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including: Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network. Our values: We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are: Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 423-7024204 Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary Duckworth Ln Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description, advert and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description, advert and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Histopathology or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status (MSc) Desirable Membership of profession body such as IBMS Holds a General Management Qualification Experience Essential Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge. Experience of working within a Histopathology laboratory Evidence of Continuous Profession Development Experience of Pathology IT systems Experience of Pathology Quality management systems Experience of training junior staff Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines Desirable Experience of NHS Histopathology Human Resource management experience and skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Histopathology or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status (MSc) Desirable Membership of profession body such as IBMS Holds a General Management Qualification Experience Essential Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge. Experience of working within a Histopathology laboratory Evidence of Continuous Profession Development Experience of Pathology IT systems Experience of Pathology Quality management systems Experience of training junior staff Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines Desirable Experience of NHS Histopathology Human Resource management experience and 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 Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Royal Infirmary Duckworth Ln Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)