Senior Biomedical Scientist

£46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year, £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

19/03/2026

Please see the attached job description for a full overview of the responsibilities Staff Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of staff within their section Participate in staff appraisal / PDP according to Trust policies and procedures.

Conduct appraisals of staff within their section.

With senior staff in Cytology and Laboratory Manager, participate in the recruitment of staff Organise and deliver the induction, and training of Biomedical Scientists, trainees and Medical Laboratory Assistants within the section Participate in competency assessment of Biomedical Scientists, trainees and Medical Laboratory Assistants within the section.

Assist in the monitoring and performance management of Biomedical Scientists, trainees and Medical Laboratory assistants as appropriate Laboratory Function as supervisor and trouble-shooter for Cervical Cytology, HPV testing or Non-gynae Cytology Be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the work and staff in a section of the department With other senior laboratory staff, act as team leader to assess suspicious and abnormal cervical smears, along with more difficult cases.

Be responsible for passing those assessed as abnormal to Consultant grade staff and issuing reports on those assessed as negative Interpret routine and specialist diagnostic test results.

Technically validate routine and specialist test results.

Report specialist tests ie crystal analysis Contribute to discussions of workflow patterns and methodology To be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.

Participate in quality assurance procedures including internal and external quality control To be responsible for records and investigations related to the failsafe of patient follow up.

Participate in the screening of non-gynaecological cases Participate as required and as appropriate in all technical aspects of Cytology including, Primary Cervical Screening and rapid review Specimen reception, preparation HPV testing and staining Provide appropriate cover for other BMSs and more senior BMS staff as required Be responsible for resource management within their section, in particular,(a) ensuring adequate supplies of equipment, materials and reagents(b) initiating the requisitioning of supplies(c) prioritising work(d) troubleshooting problems that occur Participate in evaluation and validation of new methods and equipment Ensure that all risk management processes including reporting of adverse incidents, within section comply with departmental and Trust policies Participate in audit.

Participate in research and in the development and introduction of new techniques and systems of work Be involved in the investigation and response to complaints escalating to the Lead BMS as appropriate.

Work according to laboratory procedures developed for use in the department.

Ensure procedures in use within their area remain contemporary and relevant.

Assist in the development and review of those procedures as required.

Work according to the regulations and codes of practice governing aspects of Health and Safety relevant to the department