Senior Biomedical Scientist - Section Head / Deputy Quality Manager
Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/11/2026
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Occupation TypeBiochemists and biomedical scientists
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£45,900
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Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to deputise for the Operational Laboratory Manager and the Governance and Health and Safety Manager. Based in Neuropathology, the post holder will rotate across laboratory services including CNS histopathology and specialist tissues such as muscle and nerve. The role involves working within a complex specialist service and supporting wider Cellular Pathology in line with service needs
The Department of Neuropathology and Ocular Pathology
The Department of Neuropathology and Ocular Pathology
- Part of the Cellular Pathology Clinical Service Unit and a UKAS-accredited tertiary diagnostic servic
- Provides services to OUH clinicians, regional and supra-regional hospitals, and Coroners, with national and international referralsWorks closely with clinical teams to deliver accurate, timely diagnostics supporting patient care
- Supports education, training, and service development across laboratory and clinical staf
- Experience in histology, with neuropathology or quality management experience
- IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Quality Management (to be completed if not held)
- MSc in a cellular pathology-related subject and IBMS Specialist Diploma required
- Applications assessed against essential criteria
- Technical and values-based interview on 7 July 2026
- Deputise for the Operational Laboratory Manager as required, ensuring continuity of delivery service and supporting the management of the department
- Manage the day-to-day operation of a laboratory section, including documentation, quality assurance, audit, improvement activity and incident management, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Supervise Biomedical Support Workers, Associate Practitioners, Trainee BMS staff, BMS staff and Specialist BMS staff, and supports training, development and competency assessment
Louise Young: In work Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Julia Fox: In work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday