Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Department of Histopathology at the SYB Pathology Royal Hallamshire Hospital site. We are looking to recruit an Advanced Biomedical Scientist main laboratory leader with specific responsibility for service development. As an integral part of the Histopathology Senior Team, in conjunction with laboratory management you will take the lead on service development, specifically (but not exclusively) have day to day responsibility for the digital pathology section. The post will primarily be based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield but as you play your part in transformation of the Histopathology service across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, flexibility to visit all sites will be required. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to lead the digital pathology reporting aspect of the service including general oversight, training, progression and UKAS compliance of the section. Duties include; Day to day workflow management troubleshooting Liaison between laboratory and Histopathology Consultant Section leadership The role is also required to lead on general service development away from digital pathology. Consider ways to innovate and engage the team and service in improvements which benefit service users across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research. The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8769-DIR Job locations Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield S10 2JF Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered with the HCPC MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Histopathology) or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification IBMS Specialist Diploma (Cellular Pathology) or equivalent Evidence of CPD Desirable Further management training Experience Essential Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical Histopathology Laboratory. Relevant experience of core histopathology techniques Experience of a wide range of Histopathology diagnostic techniques Experience of implementing Digital Pathology within a Histopathology service Desirable Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards. Experience of training and assessing staff competencies Demonstrable leadership qualities Skills and Knowledge Essential Good IT skills (Microsoft office, Q-Pulse, LIMS) Evidence of leading a team Effective communication skills. written and oral Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered with the HCPC MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Histopathology) or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification IBMS Specialist Diploma (Cellular Pathology) or equivalent Evidence of CPD Desirable Further management training Experience Essential Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical Histopathology Laboratory. Relevant experience of core histopathology techniques Experience of a wide range of Histopathology diagnostic techniques Experience of implementing Digital Pathology within a Histopathology service Desirable Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards. Experience of training and assessing staff competencies Demonstrable leadership qualities Skills and Knowledge Essential Good IT skills (Microsoft office, Q-Pulse, LIMS) Evidence of leading a team Effective communication skills. written and oral 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield S10 2JF Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)