Job summary

Specialist Healthcare Scientist in Cellular Pathology, Band 5

We are looking for an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with specialist knowledge in Cellular Pathology to join our team to support the department during a period of maternity leave

You will be working with us to provide a service to cancer patients to ensure that they receive their results in a timely manner.

You will be prepared to work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 7pm and Saturday working may be required

Additional working pattern details: Extended day working is required to ensure cover until 7pm. Saturday working may be required

Main duties of the job

You will have HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist

You will work in all areas of the Histology Laboratory and be involved in provision of the technical service.

You will participate in provision of Biomedical Scientist cut-up as well as routine areas such as tissue sectioning and staining.

You will rotate through the specialist areas of the laboratory such as Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology

You will be ensuring that the Department meets cancer targets and you will need to have experience of working within a team

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 9,000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.

The Cellular Pathology Department is based at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the largest within the South West.

We have a team of medical staff, scientists and support staff working in a busy environment and are focused on providing a high quality efficient service.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a desire to progress. We are looking for a keen and driven university graduate who holds an IBMS specialist portfolio.

The post holder will be based in Cellular Pathology Department at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and will be expected to work across sites. This is a full-time vacancy of 37.5 hours between Monday-Friday and weekend shifts by rotation.

It is essential you have a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent. You must be able to demonstrate an active knowledge of and experience in a routine Histology Laboratory.

Cellular Pathology houses several sub-specialities including histopathology, cytopathology, electron microscopy, a muscle biopsy service, a specialist Bone and Soft tissue Tumour service, Andrology service, as well as a postmortem suite, and mortuary. The laboratory receives and processes a wide range of tissue samples including approximately ninety thousand histological specimens and 7000 non-gynae cytology fluid-based samples per year.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by the Histology Department, including dissection/loading, embedding, microtomy, Special stains, and IHC.

As a Specialist biomedical scientist the post holder will be following standard operating procedures, and support the implementation of improved or best practice. All work will be in keeping with the laboratory quality management system. This will include the effective use of laboratory procedural and other records, maintenance of assets/analysers, and supporting with the resolution of corrective and preventative actions.

The Cellular Pathology Department is undergoing a busy period of development, with upgrades to IT systems, the introduction of Digital Pathology, and a desire to develop the workforce into a range of laboratory, line management, and advanced practice roles.

Additional questions to be answered in the Supporting Evidence of your application:

1. What CPD have you undertaken recently and why is participating in CPD important?

2. Give an example of quality improvement that you have implemented and what processes did you follow?

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated HCPC-registered Band 6 Biomedical Scientists to join the Specialist Services Team within the Laboratory Medicine Service at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The Laboratory Medicine Team seeks to modernise our service by embracing new ways of working, committing to developing our knowledge and skills and actively seeking to develop a professional multidisciplinary team across the Service that provides a 24/7 365, year-round service for our patients.

In this role, you will be part of a rotational team that provides the specialised laboratory services using specialist analytical techniques such as flow cytometry, protein electrophoresis, spectrometry, immunofluorescence, mass spectrometry and specialist coagulation techniques. As part of future planning, this role will include out-of-hours working within Specialist Sections.

The Specialist laboratories are well equipped with equipment from suppliers such as Sebia, Werfen, Sysmex, BD, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Aesku and The Binding Site.

Ideally the post holder will have existing knowledge and skills in specialist analytical techniques such as those listed above, however we welcome applications from candidates who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills specialist analytical techniques.

Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 6 - 70%, progressing to 75% after year 2.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Specialist BMS you will provide a comprehensive Laboratory Medicine service to aid the effective screening, diagnosis, monitoring of patients. You will deputise for senior staff and assist in the training and supervision of junior members of the team.

The Laboratory Medicine Service is a 24/7/365 operation and a flexible approach to working hours is required. Once competency has been achieved you will be expected to participate in the out of hours rota and expected to work at any of the networked laboratory sites as required.

Candidates will be expected to have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or have significant years of experience as a Band 6 - this is a requisite for employment at Band 6 Biomedical Scientist AfC grade.

If you have completed your IBMS Specialist Portfolio and are awaiting assessment please clearly indicate this in your application.

Consideration will be given to candidates who are already working towards completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio and will initially be paid on the Band 6 Biomedical Scientist AfC scale as per our Annex 21 framework. If you are part-way through your Specialist Portfolio, please indicate how much you have completed and a timescale for anticipated completion in your application.

Trainee Specialist BMS - Applicants who do not hold the full qualifications will be considered for a trainee position and will be subject to Annex 21 of Band 6. It is a condition of appointment to the training position that the required qualifications are achieved. Where situations arise that post holders fail to achieve the required qualifications in the designated timeframes, the service may look to redeploy individuals.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established decontamination team in Endoscopy. This role requires a dynamic team player who can work on own initiative and works well in a team environment. A comprehensive training package will be provided and you will be fully supported. If you would like to learn new skills and have a willingness to learn then this job is for you.

Main duties of the job

The decontamination technician role is to provide a service to endoscopy, urology and theatres by providing endoscopes when required. You will be expected to provide the services with decontaminated scopes for the lists, collect the contaminated scopes and decontaminate them in the decontamination facility. You would then either return them to the services or store them in the cabinets provided until next required. You will ensure the decontamination facility is clean, tidy, deal with stock and storage, send and receive scopes for or from repair, use a track and traceability system and any other maintenance issues in the decontamination facility. Part of your job role will be to provide scopes for out of hours procedures so you will be expected to be part of the on call rota.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

Location: Kingston, Surrey (Outer London)

Salary: Band 7 agenda for change salary plus outer London weighting and currently a 15% R&R premium (on base rate salary)

Band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience in performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) to join our expanding service and develop their knowledge and skills.

To be successful in this post you must be capable of providing an excellent level of clinical competence and knowledge in echocardiography and be a team player. The post holder should also be a positive role model and possess good communication, organisational and assertiveness skills.

Applicants should have a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and at least 2 years postgraduate experience in performing and reporting TTE independently, together with British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Level 2 Adult TTE Accreditation (or equivalent). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of the echocardiography service, including development of subspecialty expertise as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

Following the recent successful bid to develop a cardio-respiratory Community Diagnostic Hub on the Kingston Hospital site, we are looking to recruit additional echocardiographers to support the expansion of the local service. This comes on a background of recent significant investment in the echocardiography department at Kingston hospital, including the purchase of several GE E95/S70 machines and a new echocardiography reporting platform, and appointment of a clinical lead Consultant Cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography to support development of an advanced echocardiography service, which now includes contrast/bubble, stress and transoesophageal echocardiography.

The echocardiography department at Kingston Hospital provides a routine outpatient and inpatient TTE service, with additional specialised services as above. We have a weekly review and teaching meeting attended by consultants, registrars, cardiac physiologists and junior staff. All physiologists are encouraged to attend relevant courses/meetings as continued professional development is important to our team and post-graduate exams are actively encouraged. Our department has a strong emphasis on teaching/training of echocardiographers, specialist registrars and newly qualified junior members of staff. The successful candidate would show an ongoing commitment to training in the department.

About us

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an acute general hospital serving South West London and Surrey. We are situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by Royal Parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We have a superb reputation for innovation in the field of healthcare and have recently been awarded an outstanding rating from CQC for caring and leadership.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing website, offering a range of resources to aid professional wellbeing and provide support with personal health and wellbeing.

Job summary

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

The Pharmacy Aseptic Service at Great Western Hospital is expanding with the build of a new onsite aseptic unit for the preparation of injectable medicines such as chemotherapy and we're looking to grow our team.

This position is for a full-time 12 month fixed term band 6 Specialist Pharmacy Technician with the Accredited Checking Technician qualification and experience in aseptic services and/or cancer services working to support a team of Assistants, Senior Technicians and Pharmacists who take pride in delivering safe, effective and high quality injectable medicines to our patients at the GWH.

The successful candidate will primarily support the Aseptic Services team in the final accuracy checking and release of high risk injectables purchased from External Specials suppliers including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and parenteral nutrition.

We are looking for a team worker with good interpersonal skills, able to work within a clean room controlled environment with good literacy, numerical and computer skills who may also have previous training and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice, although training and competency assessment in aseptic skills will be provided.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Senior Leadership Team in the safe, effective and efficient provision of high-risk injectables including accuracy checking outsourced ready-to-administer high-risk injectables, coordinating and supervising the day-to-day allocation of staff activities.

To ensure staff are undertaking activities following department standard operating procedures and work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

To assist in the delivery of the brand new in-house aseptic service by developing and validating new systems and procedures, being involved in the qualification and validation of the new facility and support with sourcing of consumables, equipment and clothing required to work in the new facility.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job summary

NHS Band 7 Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full time, 37.5 hrs

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose:

• To provide complex, specialist clinical neurophysiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients of all ages, from a range of specialties, suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those which may be neurological and/or psychiatric in nature.
• To work in isolation at various satellite clinics including Jersey, Channel Islands.
• To be adaptive in learning new techniques and undergo further training in specialist areas as required in delivering the service.
• To undertake interpretation of results and provision of reports.
• To actively participate in the development and training of student healthcare scientists and junior medical staff.
• To participate in quality assurance, audit and/or research and development programmes

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job summary

We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to work in our friendly, well-equipped Cellular Pathology department, which processes approximately 35,000 samples per year. Our work contributes to the initial detection and diagnosis of cancer and other diseases for patients attending Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and in the wider local community. The central histology laboratory service is situated on the Royal Hampshire Hospital site in Winchester with a small satellite team based at the Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital.

This a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the satellite team at Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital (Basingstoke ) on a permanent basis, with occasional rotation to Royal Hampshire County Hospital (Winchester), under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists, an MLA Team Leader, and clinical staff.

This role involve performing a range of tasks that contribute to the diagnostic service, including sample handling, preparation and tracking, consultant support during specimen dissection, patient data entry and maintaining equipment.

About us

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country.

We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.

The Cellular Pathology Department is in an exciting period of service development and is looking towards implementing a Digital Pathology solution.

Hampshire Hospitals Cellular Pathology is accredited by UKAS to ISO15189:2012 and complies with HTA standards

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead our Diagnostic Cytopathology section at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. Working closely with the Consultant Biomedical Scientist and wider Cellular Pathology team, you will provide expert scientific and operational leadership for a high-quality, patient-focused service. The role includes day-to-day supervision of the section, specialist assessment and processing of diagnostic cytology specimens, and delivery of Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) and telecytology services across complex anatomical sites. You will apply advanced professional judgement to specimen adequacy and triage, support appropriate ancillary testing, and communicate effectively with clinical teams to enable timely diagnosis and treatment.

As a key member of the laboratory management team, you will organise workload and resources, supervise and develop staff, oversee training and competency assessment, and promote a strong culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement. You will contribute to UKAS accreditation and ISO 15189 compliance, audit, incident management, service development and the introduction of new techniques. This is an excellent opportunity for an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with substantial diagnostic cytopathology and ROSE experience to take a leading role in a progressive service and make a direct contribution to excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

Provide expert ROSE and telecytology, including EBUS, EUS and head and neck procedures; assess adequacy, advise clinicians and direct material for ancillary testing.

Lead the day-to-day Diagnostic Cytopathology service, applying advanced scientific judgement to specimen assessment, preparation and processing.

Supervise, train and support biomedical scientists, trainees and laboratory support staff, including competency assessment, appraisals, rotas and workforce planning.

Ensure accurate, timely results and escalate unexpected findings, risks or delays appropriately.

Work collaboratively with the Consultant Biomedical Scientist, histopathologists, clinical teams and Cellular Pathology management, deputising for senior colleagues when required.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Job summary

UK NEQAS for Microbiology provides clinical EQA services to participants worldwide.

Microbiology covered includes mycology, bacteriology (with antimicrobial susceptibility testing), virology, parasitology and schemes based on a range of technologies including proteomic, molecular detection methods and conventional methods. Schemes are under constant review and development. The schemes provide an international benchmark for quality. There are over 3000 participants in more than 80 countries. See our website for further information: www.ukneqasmicro.org.uk

The Healthcare Scientist Team Manager for Virology and Molecular will lead the Virology and Molecular laboratory team and work in collaboration with other senior staff to deliver Virology and Molecular EQA schemes.

Main duties of the job

o Provide leadership (in rotation with other Team Managers) in the UK NEQAS for Microbiology laboratories and be responsible for the overall service in that area.

o Responsible for ensuring specimens for EQA are prepared and quality controlled according to schedule.

o Responsible for procedures involved in report production and responding to customer queries/feedback in a timely manner.

o Responsible for the development and training of laboratory staff in specific areas.

Please note this list is not exhaustive.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,310 to £52,113 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-TG-301720-EXT

Job locations

Scientific Campus

Colindale

NW9 5EQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical/Scientific Duties

• Lead the organisation, preparation and quality control of simulated specimens for UK NEQAS schemes, ensuring effective resource management.
• Maintain high laboratory standards, ensuring compliance with UKAS accreditation and best practice.
• Oversee data analysis of participant results and preparation of scheme reports.
• Source clinical material and develop new specimen types for EQA schemes.
• Apply expertise in clinical virology and molecular diagnostics to specimen design, quality control and stability testing.
• Maintain professional competence and keep up to date with developments in clinical microbiology.
• Undertake deputy responsibilities as required.

Professional Development

• Identify and undertake training and development needs through appraisal and personal development plans.
• Complete all mandatory training requirements.
• Support recruitment, induction, training, performance reviews and ongoing development of staff.
• Promote effective working relationships and facilitate appropriate training opportunities.

Communication and Working Relationships

The post holder will communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including:

Internal

• UK NEQAS for Microbiology staff and colleagues across UKHSA.

External

• Collaborating institutions, stakeholders, scheme participants, Steering Committees, the UK NEQAS Central Office and other relevant organisations.
• Provide scientific advice and interpretation relating to quality assurance schemes.

Service Improvement

• Work collaboratively to improve processes and working practices.

Health, Safety and Security

In conjunction with the Laboratory Safety Coordinator and Laboratory Manager:

• Comply with UKHSA health and safety policies and objectives.
• Attend required safety training and implement local safety procedures.
• Promote the health, safety and welfare of staff and visitors.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed and control measures implemented.
• Support corrective actions arising from inspections, audits and incident reporting.

Quality

Working with the Quality Team:

• Maintain high standards of service delivery that are safe, effective and economical.
• Contribute to quality assurance, accreditation, audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation of corrective actions and quality improvements.

Information and Knowledge

• Support the development of IT systems and databases.
• Analyse and present statistical information to support quality and project activities.

Development and Innovation

• Assist in the development of new specimen types and EQA schemes.

Procurement and Project Support

• Assist with business cases, risk management and stock procurement (up to £5,000).

Services and Project Management

• Support the selection, implementation and validation of laboratory equipment.

People Management

• Ensure technical and support staff receive appropriate training on new procedures, systems and developments.

Essential role criteria:

MSc or an equivalent/higher qualification in Medical Microbiology/Virology

Significant experience in virology and serology (clinical/diagnostic or research laboratory) and knowledge and substantial experience of molecular techniques

Experience in data analysis, competence in word processing, spread sheet software, database skills, use of presentation software

Experience of Quality Management systems and experience and understanding of laboratory safety and procedures

Able to analyse, interpret and evaluate information when problem solving and making decisions and able to communicate complex information both written and oral, clearly and concisely with good attention to detail

Excellent people skills covering management, training development of people, planning and allocating and delegating activities, recruitment and selection and reviewing performance, including an understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Committed to development and keeping abreast of recent developments in virology and microbiology and able to liaise with colleagues at all levels within UKHSA and work across organisational boundaries

Desirable role criteria:

Prepared to work flexibly when business needs demand

Selection ProcessDetails(SuccessProfiles)

This vacancy is usingSuccessProfiles and will assess your Experience, Behaviours, Strengths, and Technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

SuccessProfiles - GOV.UK

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) Up to 1000 word supporting statement

This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV).

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000words. Please do not exceed1000words.

Longlisting:In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglistinto 3 piles of:

• Meets allessentialcriteria

• Meets someessentialcriteria

• Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile Meets allessentialcriteria willproceedto shortlisting.

Shortlisting:In the event of a large number of applications we will conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:

MSc or an equivalent/higher qualification in Medical Microbiology/Virology

Significant experience in virology and serology (clinical/diagnostic or research laboratory) and knowledge and substantial experience of molecular techniques

Excellent people skills covering management, training development of people, planning and allocating and delegating activities, recruitment and selection and reviewing performance, including an understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/large amount of successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

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You will be invited to a face to face interview at our site in Colindale. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Behaviours, Strengths, and Technical skills will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
• Working together
• Managing a Quality Service (lead behaviour)

Strengths will be assessed via strength based questions.

Technical skills will be assessed through a presentation. You will be asked to present for up to 10 mins on the topic of The importance of EQA in a virology diagnostic laboratory.

Interview dates to be confirmed.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Additional Information

Location

This role is being offered as lab based at our scientific campus in Colindale. You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you fromgaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).

Salary Information

If you are successful at interview and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Job description Job responsibilities Technical/Scientific Duties Lead the organisation, preparation and quality control of simulated specimens for UK NEQAS schemes, ensuring effective resource management. Maintain high laboratory standards, ensuring compliance with UKAS accreditation and best practice. Oversee data analysis of participant results and preparation of scheme reports. Source clinical material and develop new specimen types for EQA schemes. Apply expertise in clinical virology and molecular diagnostics to specimen design, quality control and stability testing. Maintain professional competence and keep up to date with developments in clinical microbiology. Undertake deputy responsibilities as required. Professional Development Identify and undertake training and development needs through appraisal and personal development plans. Complete all mandatory training requirements. Support recruitment, induction, training, performance reviews and ongoing development of staff. Promote effective working relationships and facilitate appropriate training opportunities. Communication and Working Relationships The post holder will communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including: Internal UK NEQAS for Microbiology staff and colleagues across UKHSA. External Collaborating institutions, stakeholders, scheme participants, Steering Committees, the UK NEQAS Central Office and other relevant organisations. Provide scientific advice and interpretation relating to quality assurance schemes. Service Improvement Work collaboratively to improve processes and working practices. Health, Safety and Security In conjunction with the Laboratory Safety Coordinator and Laboratory Manager: Comply with UKHSA health and safety policies and objectives. Attend required safety training and implement local safety procedures. Promote the health, safety and welfare of staff and visitors. Ensure risk assessments are completed and control measures implemented. Support corrective actions arising from inspections, audits and incident reporting. Quality Working with the Quality Team: Maintain high standards of service delivery that are safe, effective and economical. Contribute to quality assurance, accreditation, audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Support implementation of corrective actions and quality improvements. Information and Knowledge Support the development of IT systems and databases. Analyse and present statistical information to support quality and project activities. Development and Innovation Assist in the development of new specimen types and EQA schemes. Procurement and Project Support Assist with business cases, risk management and stock procurement (up to £5,000). Services and Project Management Support the selection, implementation and validation of laboratory equipment. People Management Ensure technical and support staff receive appropriate training on new procedures, systems and developments. Essential role criteria: MSc or an equivalent/higher qualification in Medical Microbiology/Virology Significant experience in virology and serology (clinical/diagnostic or research laboratory) and knowledge and substantial experience of molecular techniques Experience in data analysis, competence in word processing, spread sheet software, database skills, use of presentation software Experience of Quality Management systems and experience and understanding of laboratory safety and procedures Able to analyse, interpret and evaluate information when problem solving and making decisions and able to communicate complex information both written and oral, clearly and concisely with good attention to detail Excellent people skills covering management, training development of people, planning and allocating and delegating activities, recruitment and selection and reviewing performance, including an understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Committed to development and keeping abreast of recent developments in virology and microbiology and able to liaise with colleagues at all levels within UKHSA and work across organisational boundaries Desirable role criteria: Prepared to work flexibly when business needs demand Selection ProcessDetails(SuccessProfiles) This vacancy is usingSuccessProfiles and will assess your Experience, Behaviours, Strengths, and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application & Sift SuccessProfiles - GOV.UK You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) Up to 1000 word supporting statement This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV). HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000words. Please do not exceed1000words. Longlisting:In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglistinto 3 piles of: Meets allessentialcriteria Meets someessentialcriteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile Meets allessentialcriteria willproceedto shortlisting. Shortlisting:In the event of a large number of applications we will conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of: MSc or an equivalent/higher qualification in Medical Microbiology/Virology Significant experience in virology and serology (clinical/diagnostic or research laboratory) and knowledge and substantial experience of molecular techniques Excellent people skills covering management, training development of people, planning and allocating and delegating activities, recruitment and selection and reviewing performance, including an understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview Success Profiles - GOV.UK You will be invited to a face to face interview at our site in Colindale. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Behaviours, Strengths, and Technical skills will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Changing and Improving Leadership Working together Managing a Quality Service (lead behaviour) Strengths will be assessed via strength based questions. Technical skills will be assessed through a presentation. You will be asked to present for up to 10 mins on the topic of The importance of EQA in a virology diagnostic laboratory. Interview dates to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Additional Information Location This role is being offered as lab based at our scientific campus in Colindale. You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you fromgaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). Salary Information If you are successful at interview and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Behaviours

Essential

• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
• Working together
• Managing a Quality Service (lead behaviour)

Presentation

Essential

• The importance of EQA in a virology diagnostic laboratory

Person Specification Application form and supporting statement Essential Application form and supporting statement Behaviours Essential Changing and Improving Leadership Working together Managing a Quality Service (lead behaviour) Presentation Essential The importance of EQA in a virology diagnostic laboratory

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Scientific Campus

Colindale

NW9 5EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Scientific Campus

Colindale

NW9 5EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to helpsupport the diagnostic work of the department.

You are expected to at least have previous experience as a MedicalLaboratory Assistant or to have worked in a diagnostic laboratory. A key eye for details and working in an organised manner is crucial to this role.

Please note there potentially may be expectation for you to participate in night shifts. As we are currently reviewing our night service and looking at a restructure of the current night shift.

This is a vibrant, progressive, well equipped, and a ISO15189 accredited laboratory.

Main duties of the job

The department provides an extensive range of investigations to support the specialist patient population of this tertiary referral paediatric hospital, and also provides a specialist service to other hospitals.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a very experienced and dedicated team to gain extra skills and knowledge of paediatric microbiology.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Job summary

Are you a Clinical Scientist looking to develop expertise in a highly specialised area within a nationally renowned service? This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's leading steroid diagnostic laboratories, investigating inherited disorders of steroid metabolism and steroid-secreting tumours.

Once trained in the interpretation and reporting of urine steroid profiles, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex diagnostic services. The work is intellectually challenging but exceptionally rewarding, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference to patient care, while developing your skills in a unique and highly respected field.

You will work as a Principal Clinical Scientist within our Steroid laboratory, Blackfriars Hub, London, utilising both gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

The Steroid laboratory is home to the Supra Regional Assay and Advisory Service (SAAS) designated urine steroid profiling service, one of only two such services in the UK.

Using GC-MS, urine steroid profiling is an especially powerful diagnostic tool for the investigation of inborn errors of adrenal and gonadal steroid metabolism, as well as in the diagnosis of steroid-secreting adrenal tumours in order to identify malignancy. A significant part of your role will be to support this area of the service, by becoming proficient in the interpretation and reporting of urine steroid profiles.

Main duties of the job

The job holder will have a large degree of individual responsibility and must be HCPC-registered as a Clinical Scientist. You should also be in possession of FRCPath Part 1. You will be expected to provide scientific leadership to our complimentary LC-MS/MS steroid assays that target specific steroids in serum, along with urine free cortisol. Whilst the subject matter can be complex, it is highly rewarding, providing an opportunity to directly benefit patient management and clinical decision making on a regular basis.

Whilst prior experience of steroid profile interpretation and/or application of GC-MS/LC-MS/MS techniques in clinical laboratories is highly desirable, it is not essential as full training will be provided.The Steroid laboratory is part of the wider Reference Chemistry department, which also includes Toxicology, Immunochemistry, Metabolic, Porphyrin and Inherited Metabolic Diseases. The successful candidate may also contribute to the scientific leadership across one or more of these sections as required.

• Work as principal clinical scientist contributing to the scientific leadership the steroid laboratory.
• Develop in urine steroid profile interpretation and reporting
• Assist in the routine running, maintenance and trouble-shooting of GC-MS and LC-MS platforms.
• Work as part of a team of 8: clinical scientists, biomedical scientists and MLAs.
• Work towards UKAS 15189 re-accreditation following move of the Steroid Laboratory to hub location earlier this year

About us

You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The ACCE competencies programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.

Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

Depending on experience £66,274 to £73,496 per annum depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

J206-VIS8671

Job locations

Synnovis

Friars Bridge Court 41- 43 Blackfriars Road

London

SE1 8NZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Job

This role is key to the delivery of clinical authorisation as part of the laboratory team in Synnovis.

Reporting to the Consultant Clinical Scientist you will have a high level of responsibility, including being a source of expert advice (technical and clinical), quality processes and training to ensure the successful day-to-day delivery of pathology services, in line with our corporate objectives.

What you will doYou will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the leadership group within your discipline requiring a very high level of clinical and scientific expertise, providing advice and guidance to clinicians on the correct investigations to perform and interpret complex results. Also perform complex and specialised scientific work that demands high levels of clinical and analytical expertise.
• Play a key role in the training and professional development of less experienced scientists. This could take the form of mentoring or carrying out development needs analysis.
• Undertake continuous professional development and be a role model for professional excellence that inspires others.
• Spend a proportion of your time focused on quality and UKAS orientated activities.
• Communicate across clinical and operational teams within reference services
• Deputise for the Consultant Clinical Scientist as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to laboratory scientists, junior clinicians and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• Perform investigations in line with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including but not limited to checking and validating the analysis, accuracy, interpretation of results, wording of reports and ordering follow-up laboratory procedures.
• Perform necessary actions on the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring all Information Governance (IG) requirements are met.
• Provide expert technical advice and specialist scientific information to laboratory colleagues and clinicians as to the appropriateness of investigations, timescales and guidance as required.
• Assess the clinical importance and urgency of test requests and results which impact on patient care and communicate these effectively to appropriate agencies.
• Communicate complex results including making clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients. This will include exchanging specialist information with colleagues from your own and other disciplines.
• Demonstrate professionalism, patience and empathy when explaining complex subjects, and in particular when communicating with people who do not share same level of knowledge or understanding.
• Ensure all incidents and events are correctly reported by junior staff in Q-Pulse quality management data base and other relevant software and support them in learning quality procedures and investigations.
• In conjunction with the Quality team, supervise the monitoring, reporting and actions of errors, hazards, and incidents logged in the CAPA module of Q-Pulse. This may include taking part in investigations of incidents and providing expert insight into making improvements based on outcomes. Participate in appropriate clinical audits as required.
• Supervise and monitor, EQA and IQC reports and ensure any required corrective action is taken.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management including: Care Quality Commission UKAS Synnovis policies and SOPs Any other body in area of responsibility.
• Lead in the strategic development of the analytical service. Manage the introduction and implementation of new techniques, equipment and tests to realise patient and corporate benefits.
• Initiate and oversee the implementation of new techniques, equipment, and tests includingall verification and validation work. Where necessary, including analysing clinical trial samples.
• Participate in continuous service improvement initiatives including development, reviewing and authorising of relevant documents, including SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments in line with the ISO 15189 standard.
• Keep up to date with new developments and be an ambassador for your area of expertisethrough regular literature reviews, attendance and presenting at conferences and seminars to share developments, innovations and training.
• Participate in training and development of scientific and clinical colleagues.
• Liaise with Consultant Clinical Scientist, Clinical Leads, Operational Service Leads and Operational Managers on a regular basis to resolve issues which impact on service delivery.
• Prioritise and plan laboratory workload and communicate own work priorities within the team.
• Demonstrate flexibility in carrying out own work priorities within the team context.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as and when appropriate.
• Responsible for the scientific overview of procurement of equipment and reagents within the laboratory
• Deputise for the Consultant Clinical Scientist as required.
• Attend, and where required, chair regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
• Take part in CPD activities to ensure that your practices and knowledge are always relevant and up to date to your specific area.

This is a maternity cover until 24/12/2027 which provides the perfect opportunity to enhance your knowledge, gain experience within a nationally recognised specialist service and take your career to the next level.

Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.

The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.

The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.The hub is an eight-storey building, and we are working across 10 floors including the ground and lower ground floors. Synnovis corporate function operates from the hub on the 8th floor, above the laboratories underneath.This is a total net internal area of almost 10,000m squared across the 10 floors.

Based in Blackfriars, its less than a 5 minute walk from Southwark Tube or Blackfriars station and nestled closely to a vast array of entertainment and fabulous places to dine, relax and meet people.

Job description Job responsibilities Purpose of the Job This role is key to the delivery of clinical authorisation as part of the laboratory team in Synnovis. Reporting to the Consultant Clinical Scientist you will have a high level of responsibility, including being a source of expert advice (technical and clinical), quality processes and training to ensure the successful day-to-day delivery of pathology services, in line with our corporate objectives. What you will doYou will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These include, but are not limited to: Contribute to the leadership group within your discipline requiring a very high level of clinical and scientific expertise, providing advice and guidance to clinicians on the correct investigations to perform and interpret complex results. Also perform complex and specialised scientific work that demands high levels of clinical and analytical expertise. Play a key role in the training and professional development of less experienced scientists. This could take the form of mentoring or carrying out development needs analysis. Undertake continuous professional development and be a role model for professional excellence that inspires others. Spend a proportion of your time focused on quality and UKAS orientated activities. Communicate across clinical and operational teams within reference services Deputise for the Consultant Clinical Scientist as required. Key Responsibilities Provide professional leadership to laboratory scientists, junior clinicians and Medical Laboratory Assistants. Perform investigations in line with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including but not limited to checking and validating the analysis, accuracy, interpretation of results, wording of reports and ordering follow-up laboratory procedures. Perform necessary actions on the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring all Information Governance (IG) requirements are met. Provide expert technical advice and specialist scientific information to laboratory colleagues and clinicians as to the appropriateness of investigations, timescales and guidance as required. Assess the clinical importance and urgency of test requests and results which impact on patient care and communicate these effectively to appropriate agencies. Communicate complex results including making clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients. This will include exchanging specialist information with colleagues from your own and other disciplines. Demonstrate professionalism, patience and empathy when explaining complex subjects, and in particular when communicating with people who do not share same level of knowledge or understanding. Ensure all incidents and events are correctly reported by junior staff in Q-Pulse quality management data base and other relevant software and support them in learning quality procedures and investigations. In conjunction with the Quality team, supervise the monitoring, reporting and actions of errors, hazards, and incidents logged in the CAPA module of Q-Pulse. This may include taking part in investigations of incidents and providing expert insight into making improvements based on outcomes. Participate in appropriate clinical audits as required. Supervise and monitor, EQA and IQC reports and ensure any required corrective action is taken. Ensure compliance with all legislative and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management including: Care Quality Commission UKAS Synnovis policies and SOPs Any other body in area of responsibility. Lead in the strategic development of the analytical service. Manage the introduction and implementation of new techniques, equipment and tests to realise patient and corporate benefits. Initiate and oversee the implementation of new techniques, equipment, and tests includingall verification and validation work. Where necessary, including analysing clinical trial samples. Participate in continuous service improvement initiatives including development, reviewing and authorising of relevant documents, including SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments in line with the ISO 15189 standard. Keep up to date with new developments and be an ambassador for your area of expertisethrough regular literature reviews, attendance and presenting at conferences and seminars to share developments, innovations and training. Participate in training and development of scientific and clinical colleagues. Liaise with Consultant Clinical Scientist, Clinical Leads, Operational Service Leads and Operational Managers on a regular basis to resolve issues which impact on service delivery. Prioritise and plan laboratory workload and communicate own work priorities within the team. Demonstrate flexibility in carrying out own work priorities within the team context. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as and when appropriate. Responsible for the scientific overview of procurement of equipment and reagents within the laboratory Deputise for the Consultant Clinical Scientist as required. Attend, and where required, chair regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department. Take part in CPD activities to ensure that your practices and knowledge are always relevant and up to date to your specific area. This is a maternity cover until 24/12/2027 which provides the perfect opportunity to enhance your knowledge, gain experience within a nationally recognised specialist service and take your career to the next level. Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London. The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services. The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.The hub is an eight-storey building, and we are working across 10 floors including the ground and lower ground floors. Synnovis corporate function operates from the hub on the 8th floor, above the laboratories underneath.This is a total net internal area of almost 10,000m squared across the 10 floors. Based in Blackfriars, its less than a 5 minute walk from Southwark Tube or Blackfriars station and nestled closely to a vast array of entertainment and fabulous places to dine, relax and meet people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc in relevant scientific subject or equivalent
• HCPC State registration as a Clinical Scientist
• PhD or equivalent in relevant subject or FRCPath Part 1 in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a registered clinical scientist with a detailed working knowledge of the specific discipline
• Resolving troubleshooting activity for highly technical and precision equipment and assays
• Knowledge of the correct policies and procedures to implement in relation to quality systems, with reference to ISO/UKAS
• Education of physiology, pathology, and scientific principles relevant to specialism at an expert level

Desirable

• Experience of assay design, evaluation and validation; and translation into diagnostic service

Skills & Kowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates expert degree of skill, knowledge and judgement where interpretation of results can be highly subjective
• Day-to-day management of scientific team

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc in relevant scientific subject or equivalent HCPC State registration as a Clinical Scientist PhD or equivalent in relevant subject or FRCPath Part 1 in relevant subject Experience Essential Experience as a registered clinical scientist with a detailed working knowledge of the specific discipline Resolving troubleshooting activity for highly technical and precision equipment and assays Knowledge of the correct policies and procedures to implement in relation to quality systems, with reference to ISO/UKAS Education of physiology, pathology, and scientific principles relevant to specialism at an expert level Desirable Experience of assay design, evaluation and validation; and translation into diagnostic service Skills & Kowledge Essential Demonstrates expert degree of skill, knowledge and judgement where interpretation of results can be highly subjective Day-to-day management of scientific team

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.

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. 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

Synnovis Analytics

Address

Synnovis

Friars Bridge Court 41- 43 Blackfriars Road

London

SE1 8NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.synnovis.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Synnovis Analytics

Address

Synnovis

Friars Bridge Court 41- 43 Blackfriars Road

London

SE1 8NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.synnovis.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 7 cardiac physiologists. The department offers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac and respiratory diagnostic tests. You will be specialist in either echo or cardiac devices but will have experience in all cardiac procedures to support the wider team. The department looks after 1500 patients with devices including high power, cardiac resynchronisation and brady devices. We perform approximately 6000 echo studies per year which includes transthoracic, transoesophageal, stress echo and contrast/bubble studies. The department is currently looking to implement more physiologist led services, giving the opportunity to develop skills and advance your role

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an expert in Echocardiography and/or Devices.

You will work as an advanced-level healthcare science practitioner within the field of invasive cardiac physiology or echocardiography.

If devices are your area of expertise you will be performing and interpreting complex invasive cardiovascular investigations, interventions, and long-term device monitoring services for elective, urgent, and emergency patients ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.

As an experienced echocardiographer you will perform and report transthoracic echo independently on both inpatients and outpatients, support in stress echo, TOE and other complex studies.

Support the development of a physiologist led stress echo service.

As well as your specialist area you will have experience in other non invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures in order to support our more junior team members and students.

You will understand the challenges facing cardiac physiology and have a desire to implement the many changes happening within the profession, future- proofing the service and ensuring the Airedale population receive the best possible care from our department.

You will be responsible for ensuring an effective service with adherence to national, international and local best practice guidelines - identifying, advising and introducing service developments as required as well as implementing changes to practice based on evidence based research.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Job summary

Are you looking to further develop your expertise in Aseptic Services while enhancing your technical and leadership skills in an acute hospital setting? If so, we would love you to join our friendly and supportive aseptic team at Salisbury.At Salisbury, we are committed to the growth and development of both our people and our services. We are seeking a candidate with experience and knowledge in Aseptic Services who is eager to build on their existing skills.The successful candidate will benefit from a structured programme of in-house and externally recognised training, alongside strong support from our experienced technical pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your professional knowledge, gain valuable experience, and contribute to a high-quality service.

Main duties of the job

To line manage, support, and oversee the work of the Senior Technicians, and assistants.

Responsible for the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the training of technical staff (technicians and production operatives) across all production sections. Organises and delivers relevant training to all staff involved in production activities.

To undertake a full range of technical pharmaceutical activities within the pharmacy Aseptic Unit including the preparation and / or manufacture of medicines, ensuring that the principles of Quality Assurance, GMP and Quality Control are always applied.

To carry out pre-preparation checks and final product approval and release for aseptically dispensed products/prescriptions.

To work within defined standard operating procedures where work is managed rather than supervised by the Technical Services Operational Lead and the Accountable Pharmacist.

To provide or receive complex, sensitive information requiring tact or persuasive skills to ward staff on sterile products prepared by the aseptic service and when handling technical staff issues within the aseptic unit.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

269-SFT9953

Job locations

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trus

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Meet essential criteria

Essential

• oBTEC and NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent technician qualification recognised by the GPhC for the purpose of registration).
• oRegistered as a Pharmaceutical Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• oUp to date record of Continued Professional Development with evidence of reflective practice.
• oAccredited checking pharmacy technician or equivalent qualification.
• oMinimum five years relevant post qualification experience including hospital pharmacy.
• oExperience at any grade in aseptic services and Quality Assurance

Desirable

• oCompletion of external accredited course in Technical Services, Quality Assurance or relevant area.
• oRecognised Accredited Aseptics Technician Checking Qualification for Pre and In-process Checking and Final Product Approval and Release (Accreditation will be provided as part of post if not already achieved).

Person Specification Meet essential criteria Essential oBTEC and NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent technician qualification recognised by the GPhC for the purpose of registration). oRegistered as a Pharmaceutical Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. oUp to date record of Continued Professional Development with evidence of reflective practice. oAccredited checking pharmacy technician or equivalent qualification. oMinimum five years relevant post qualification experience including hospital pharmacy. oExperience at any grade in aseptic services and Quality Assurance Desirable oCompletion of external accredited course in Technical Services, Quality Assurance or relevant area. oRecognised Accredited Aseptics Technician Checking Qualification for Pre and In-process Checking and Final Product Approval and Release (Accreditation will be provided as part of post if not already achieved).

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.

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. 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

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trus

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trus

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Chief Cardiac Physiologistwho shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients

Our Cardiac Physiology team at Lister Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic testing with the utmost patient care. We are a close-knit team, comprising four accredited physiologists and seven more working towards accreditation, including apprentices, associates, and senior physiologists. We cover all aspects of invasive cardiology including conduction pacing and Bi-Ventricular pacing.

As Chief Cardiac Physiologist, you will play a crucial role in both supporting the development of our team and enhancing our services. Every day brings new challenges, and you will be responsible for mentoring and guiding your colleagues while ensuring our services evolve to meet the highest standards of care.

A Recruitment and Retention package of 12.5% is offered for this position. Additional welcome packages, including relocation may be available subject to eligibility

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and supporting a busy pacing clinic, managing approximately 300 face-to-face appointments and 1,000 remote follow-ups each month for loops, brady, and complex devices.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to perform 700 PCI procedures and 250 Primary PCI procedures annually.
• Supporting the implantation of around 300 devices each year.

Our Commitment to You:

• We prioritize professional development, with opportunities to attend conferences and regular in-house training.
• You will be part of a supportive environment where your contributions will directly influence the quality of care we provide.

Staff Testimonial:

• Working as a cardiac physiologist at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage is both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling. The advanced cardiac care services we provide, offer a dynamic and challenging environment that fosters continuous learning and skill enhancement. The team is exceptionally skilled and dedicated, striving for excellence in patient care. One of the most remarkable aspects of working here is the close camaraderie among colleagues. We all get along really well and being a small team gives you this strong sense of familial environment which creates a positive and collaborative atmosphere and mutual support, which is essential for delivering high-quality care in high-pressure situation.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Job summary

NHS Band 6 Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum

Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months

Hours Per Week: Full Time, 37.5 hrs

Main duties of the job

To provide an efficient, comprehensive and high-quality diagnostic service that will include performing Neurophysiological procedures (EEG, CTS screening and Visual Evoked Potentials) the majority to be performed without direct supervision. Patients of all ages are referred from a wide range specialities with diverse medical conditions, including those with learning difficulties and mental health disorders. To participate in the supervision, training and development of junior staff and ensure a high level of professional standards are maintained.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job summary

Secure your future. Develop your career. Help shape the future of healthcare.

Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and long-term career opportunities? We're looking for a motivated and adaptable Multi-Skilled Technician to join our team.

This is an exciting time to join us. Estates and Facilities continue to grow and invest in our services, including plans for the new hospital development. There has never been a better opportunity to become part of a team that will play a vital role in supporting healthcare delivery for years to come.

What we can offer you

Joining the NHS means becoming part of an organisation that values its people and invests in their future.

Benefits include:

• Permanent NHS employment with excellent job security.
• Generous NHS Pension Scheme.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with NHS service.
• Comprehensive NHS sick pay scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and support career progression.
• Access to a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives and support services.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of healthcare facilities that directly support patient care.
• Exciting future opportunities arising from the Trust's ongoing growth and the development of a new hospital, creating potential for expanded responsibilities, specialist roles and career advancement.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a Multi-Skilled Technician, you will report to the Assistant Maintenance Manager/Workload Co-ordinator and become a key member of our Estates Maintenance team.

You will undertake a diverse range of maintenance, repair and installation work across Trust properties, ensuring our buildings, engineering systems and services remain safe, compliant and fully operational. Working both independently and alongside colleagues and contractors, you will help deliver high-quality maintenance services in a busy healthcare environment.

The role requires flexibility, and you will be expected to utilise your skills across a range of maintenance disciplines where competent to do so. You will also support colleagues across the Estates & Facilities Division, helping to maintain a responsive and efficient service.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is keen to learn, develop and embrace new challenges.

You will have:

• A completed, time-served apprenticeship or equivalent structured training programme in an engineering discipline.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in maintenance or engineering services.
• A strong technical background and practical problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.