Histology Technical Lead Biomedical Scientist

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Fixed‑term post (12 months)

• Lead the histopathology section of the Pathology Department, providing expert advice and representing the laboratory at an organisational level where necessary.
• Manage and support the delivery of histology and immunocytochemistry services across an annual workload of approximately 50,000 surgical pathology specimens and 180,000 procedures.
• Work with and support the Clinical Laboratory Manager in the development of the histopathology service.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, risk management and audit.
• Provide excellent communication and leadership within a busy but friendly department.

• IBMS Accredited Honours Degree in Biomedical Science, HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS post‑registration Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology (or equivalent).
• IBMS accredited MSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent).
• Extensive knowledge of cellular pathology, histology and immunocytochemistry at a specialist level.
• Excellent management skills; a relevant management qualification desirable.
• Demonstrated current continuing professional development.
• Good understanding of clinical governance, risk management and audit.

Hours of work are 36 hours per week. The base for this post is at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The Department is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory (No. 8682) and has IBMS Training Approval Status for pre and post registration training.