Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly Histopathology team. The Histopathology Service within MFT is based at three sites; Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, and The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. The service processes approximately 80,000 specimens annually. The successful candidate will be based at the Wythenshawe Laboratory however, there is the expectation to work across the MFT site. Successful candidates will work with Advanced Practitioners, as well as other members of the department's dissection team, dealing with a range of specimen types covering areas such as dermatology, gastrointestinal, breast, and cardiothoracic. You will be expected to achieve competency in the dissection of category A, B and C specimens. You will also support the Advanced Biomedical Scientist team within the department to maintain high quality technical work and maintaining high scientific standards. Band 7 candidates must have completed the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection including the breast module. Candidates who are HCPC registered Clinical Scientist with a single specialism in Histopathology (Cellular Science) and significant experience in dissecting breast specimens. Consideration will also be given to scientists undertaking the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in breast dissection which will be paid at Annex 21 until completion of the qualification. Main duties of the job Maintain/ develop competency in tissue dissection of category A - C specimens. Completion of personal and work related audits evidencing competence to practice in line with ISO 15189 and RCPath standards. Support the Advanced Biomedical Scientists within the department with the day to day management of laboratory staff ensuring service delivery. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-CSS-6972905 Job locations Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Manchester M23 9LT Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant BSc Degree in Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) acceptable for registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist State registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist. Evidence of CPD IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice Histological Dissection (Band 7) or Completed NHS STP program in Histopathology Desirable Training for Trainers Qualification management qualification or relevant experience Fellowship of IBMS Working toward the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection (Band 7 Annex 21) Experience in Breast or CT Dissection Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems in Pathology. Proven Leadership and supervisory experience Extensive post-registration experience in Histopathology. A sound understanding of basic physiology, pathology and scientific principles relevant to Histopathology Maintain professional knowledge including local and national initiatives Desirable A thorough understanding of H&S legislation A wide knowledge of current developments in the NHS Evidence of training and supervising staff in tissue dissection Training and Experience Essential Experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining complex laboratory equipment Experience in service improvement within pathology. Experience of training BMS and MLA staff. Experience in working towards ISO 15189 standards. Desirable Experience of using QPulse Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to work unsupervised Ability to prioritise workload to meet clinical demands Ability to communicate with a range of staff and audiences Proven to support others to develop their skills Demonstrates leadership skills Evidence of working as part of a team Good IT skills including use of MS Office Applications Ability to perform audits Attributes Essential Flexible approach to work and hours which may vary according to departmental need Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant BSc Degree in Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) acceptable for registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist State registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist. Evidence of CPD IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice Histological Dissection (Band 7) or Completed NHS STP program in Histopathology Desirable Training for Trainers Qualification management qualification or relevant experience Fellowship of IBMS Working toward the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection (Band 7 Annex 21) Experience in Breast or CT Dissection Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems in Pathology. Proven Leadership and supervisory experience Extensive post-registration experience in Histopathology. A sound understanding of basic physiology, pathology and scientific principles relevant to Histopathology Maintain professional knowledge including local and national initiatives Desirable A thorough understanding of H&S legislation A wide knowledge of current developments in the NHS Evidence of training and supervising staff in tissue dissection Training and Experience Essential Experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining complex laboratory equipment Experience in service improvement within pathology. Experience of training BMS and MLA staff. Experience in working towards ISO 15189 standards. Desirable Experience of using QPulse Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to work unsupervised Ability to prioritise workload to meet clinical demands Ability to communicate with a range of staff and audiences Proven to support others to develop their skills Demonstrates leadership skills Evidence of working as part of a team Good IT skills including use of MS Office Applications Ability to perform audits Attributes Essential Flexible approach to work and hours which may vary according to departmental need 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Manchester M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)