Consultant Biomedical Scientist

Manchester Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Consultant Biomedical Scientist to join their Cervical Cytology team. The role requires HCPC registration and advanced qualifications in cervical cytology. Key responsibilities include authorising reports and participating in clinical management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Cytopathology. This position offers a collaborative environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Stimulating and supportive environment

Collaborative multi-disciplinary community

Clear clinical pathways for professional development

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with extensive post-registration experience.
• Conjoint Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology needed.
• Experience should align with national standards for screening workload.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of the consultant team in cervical cytology.
• Authorise cervical cytology reports and give clinical management recommendations.
• Participate in cervical cytology mismatch MDT meetings.
• Bring clinical expertise and strategic direction in the senior management team.

Skills

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Extensive post-registration experience in Cytopathology

Evidence of competency and meeting national standards

Education

Royal College of Pathologists & Institute of Biomedical Science Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology

NHSCSP Certificate in Cervical Cytology or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Biomedical Scientist – Cervical Cytology

The Cervical Cytology department at Manchester University Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Consultant Biomedical Scientist to join our Cervical Cytology team. The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training.

We currently process approximately 470,000 requests producing approximately 70,000 cervical cytology slides using the Hologic ThinPrep LBC system, and we are committed to quality improvement and research activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate as part of the consultant team in cervical cytology, authorising cervical cytology reports, giving clinical management recommendations, and participating in cervical cytology mismatch MDT meetings.
• Act as a member of the departmental senior management team, bringing clinical expertise and strategic direction to the field of cervical cytology.
• Expand and develop best practice, implement clinical governance, and deliver improved outcomes for the Cervical Screening Programme.
• Flexible to work within departmental opening hours of 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, in full or part‑time arrangements.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Royal College of Pathologists & Institute of Biomedical Science conjoint Advanced Specialist Diploma in Cervical Cytology.
• NHSCSP Certificate in Cervical Cytology (or equivalent).
• Extensive post‑registration experience in Cytopathology with evidence of competency and meeting national standards for screening workload.

What We Offer

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000+ strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. MFT is a leading provider of specialist services and operates on the Oxford Road Campus – the largest health academic campus in Europe.

We provide a stimulating and supportive environment, a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, and clear clinical pathways for professional development. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working.

Contact Information

Name: Jacquelyn Medlock
Job title: Cytology Lead Healthcare Scientist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Name: Dr Leena Joseph, Consultant Cytopathologist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]