Biomedical Scientist - Section Lead, Band 7
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£45,900
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2113 (93% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,900, and GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly team
You will be responsible for leading a section of the Cellular Pathology laboratory and ensuring the effective and efficient provision of the service on a daily basis. You will be organising the staffing and ensuring the best use of resources to support the department to meet turnaround time requirements
Job description
- Lead the main laboratory section of the laboratory involving overseeing the embedding, microtomy , special stains and digital sections.
- Be responsible for the final step of quality checking prior to clinical reporting
- Provide specialist advice to users of the departments services.
- Prioritise and manage staff and resources for day-to-day clinical needs
- Provide support and leadership in day-to-day problem solving and enquiries from medical laboratory assistants, biomedical scientists, clerical and clinical staff on technical and clinical matters.
- Provide active support for the maintenance of UKAS accreditation.
- Be actively involved in the writing and review of the standard operating procedures, training schedules and safety protocols of the department in line with the quality management programme.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- MSc Biomedical Science
- IBMS Specialist Diploma (Histology)
Desirable
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post HCPC Registration
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience troubleshooting Cellular Pathology techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology
Skills
Essential
- Good Communication skills
- Good Computer skills
- Good organisational skills
About the employer
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 9000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.
The Histology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest within the South West, receiving in the region of 45,000 requests per year.
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Biochemists and biomedical scientists (SOC 2113) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~45k in sample- Middle half £37,232–55,432
- Median £45,968
- Going rate £45,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2113 going rate of £45,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.