Senior Biomedical Scientist Role in Halifax with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location
Halifax, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
47,810 – 54,710 per year

About Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
They’re a forward-looking trust that puts patient safety and quality at the heart of everything they do. Their Cellular Pathology Department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is UKAS accredited, IBMS approved for training, and known for encouraging growth and collaboration. For a Senior Biomedical Scientist ready to step into a role that blends leadership with hands-on expertise, this is a chance to join a team where every detail matters.

Job details

Benefits

• Career growth – supported progression with structured training and development
• Supportive team – join a friendly group that values collaboration and morale
• Impactful work – play a key role in ensuring safe, accurate, and timely patient results
• Quality focus – work in an accredited environment committed to continuous improvement
• NHS pension scheme – build long-term financial security

Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Degree in Biomedical Science plus MSc in Cellular Pathology or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or Fellowship of IBMS
• Strong leadership and staff management experience
• Skilled in quality management systems and ISO 15189 standards
• Evidence of recent specialist experience in Cellular Pathology within the NHS or equivalent
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Commitment to professional development and service improvement
• Desirable: additional qualifications in management, training, or quality systems

Salary Details

The salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 per year, based on skills and experience.

About the Role

As a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology, you’ll help shape the department’s future. You’ll oversee quality management systems, training, and health and safety, all while ensuring the lab continues to deliver reliable, timely results. This isn’t just about processes, it’s about ensuring patients get the right diagnosis when they need it.

You’ll work closely with the laboratory manager and other senior staff, stepping in to deputise when required. From supervising staff and supporting training, to contributing to audits and service development, your role will directly influence the team’s performance and patient safety outcomes. It’s a mix of leadership and technical expertise where your impact will be felt every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Cellular Pathology team to maintain high-quality diagnostic services that underpin patient care
• Manage and monitor quality systems to ensure compliance with ISO 15189 standards
• Oversee training and competency development across the department and mortuary, helping colleagues grow in their roles
• Take responsibility for health and safety, ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients
• Provide leadership support and deputise for the laboratory manager when required
• Contribute to audits, service development, and continuous improvement that benefit the wider organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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.

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 in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They are committed to building a workplace where every colleague feels valued. They encourage applicants from all backgrounds and welcome the unique perspectives that diversity brings.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax HX3 0PW
• Contact: Recruitment Team

Reference Number
SBMS0925

How To Apply
Keen to take your expertise to the next level while leading a dedicated pathology team? Apply today and step into a role where your work truly counts.