Job summary A post is available in the Histopathology Department. This post presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern teaching hospital laboratory. The department has a workload of around 70 000 requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services. The service will be expanding in June 2025, taking the workload to around 88 000 requests per year. This is an excellent opportunity to work within an expanding and changing service with a committed team of office, laboratory and Consultant Pathologist staff. The department encourages active professional development and further educational activities. The service is expanding Biomedical Scientist advanced dissection and Biomedical Scientist reporting roles. The service is also carrying out digital pathology reporting, and is progressing towards full digital reporting. We also use CEREBRO specimen tracking system. The service is also replacing most of its specialist laboratory equipment this year. Main duties of the job The Post holder will play a key role in the following areas: Act as a deputy to the Histopathology, Mortuary and Bereavement Services Manager for the Histopathology Laboratory, to include the management of scientific and support staff. Liaise with the Quality and Training Manager and Biomedical Scientist Advanced staff (Section Leads) Provide technical support and guidance, including advanced techniques. Support the development of business plans and service development and long term planning. Support service HR requirements. About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours Reference number 234-24-CS2436 Job locations Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent. Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) or Master's degree with relevant equivalent post graduate experience. Extensive specialist training in discipline. HCPC state registration for Biomedical Scientist. An advanced management qualification or demonstrable relevant equivalent experience and training at Healthcare Scientist Team Manager (or Senior BMS) level or above. Experience Essential Advanced theoretical and highly practical knowledge in specialised service for Histopathology. Has in depth experience of working in a high throughput laboratory, extensive knowledge in other areas of Histopathology. Skills Essential Able to work within a highly complex team and support other professional managers to communicate service information throughout the Trust. Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent. Fellow of Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) or Master's degree with relevant equivalent post graduate experience. Extensive specialist training in discipline. HCPC state registration for Biomedical Scientist. An advanced management qualification or demonstrable relevant equivalent experience and training at Healthcare Scientist Team Manager (or Senior BMS) level or above. Experience Essential Advanced theoretical and highly practical knowledge in specialised service for Histopathology. Has in depth experience of working in a high throughput laboratory, extensive knowledge in other areas of Histopathology. Skills Essential Able to work within a highly complex team and support other professional managers to communicate service information throughout the Trust. Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)