Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre

Manchester Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre. The role involves performing immunohistochemistry, managing workflow, and ensuring service delivery standards in histopathology. Candidates must be HCPC registered with relevant experience and expertise in quality audits. Join a supportive team dedicated to patient care and professional growth.

Benefits

Professional development pathways

Supportive environment

Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in histopathology and ISO 15189 standards.
• Ability to prepare tissue samples for genomic testing.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for senior team members and manage workflow.
• Prepare tissue for NGS panel analysis.
• Perform immunohistochemistry and quality audits.
• Support daily operations and troubleshoot technical issues.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry

Quality audits

Neoplastic cell content assessment

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to become part of the Manchester Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre is waiting for you. In association with NHSE Genomic Medicine and North West Genomics Laboratory Hub (NW GLH), Manchester NHS Foundation Trust is hosting one of the National Cellular Pathology Genomic Centres (CPGC). Manchester CPGC service is for patients with a suspected solid tumour cancer, requiring specialised intervention and management. Patient samples for genomic testing will either be derived from the existing MFT internal workload or be referred by regional pathology laboratories in other trusts.

Responsibilities

• You’ll deputise for senior team members and manage workflow, support with the management of documentation and general overall performance.
• Prepare tissue for the North West Genomics Laboratory Hub to deliver combined DNA-/RNA- NGS panel analysis according to the NGTD.
• Perform immunohistochemistry and undertake neoplastic cell content assessment on tumour tissues prior to Genomics testing, and participate in the Tissue-i EQA scheme.
• Support the day‑to‑day operation of throughput in the department.
• Undertake analytical, technical and administrative troubleshooting to ensure reliable service delivery.
• Perform quality audits and participate in the research and development / implementation of new procedures to support service improvement and development.

Qualifications

Act as a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, with experience in histopathology, working in line with ISO 15189 standards. Expertise in immunohistochemistry, neoplastic cell content assessment and quality audit processes will be essential.

Benefits

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, a team of over 30,000 professionals delivering exceptional care to more than 1 million people annually. Enjoy a supportive environment, the Hive Electronic Patient Record system, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, clear professional development pathways and a workplace that respects and encourages growth.

Contact Information

Name: Emma Jacobs
Job title: Lead Biomedical Scientist
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0161 701 2240