Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Cellular pathology

Northern Care Alliance, Cellular Pathology, is an ambitious,

welcoming, patient & people-focussed organisation.

As experts, we are proud to deliver high quality diagnostic &

prognostic services; creating opportunities to support, develop

and progress our teams, adding value to our local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Cellular Pathology service at

the Northern Care Alliance.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Biomedical Scientist to head our Immunohistochemistry (IHC) section. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IHC and a passion for innovation and quality in laboratory services. This leadership role involves managing the day-today operations of the IHC section, developing new protocols,

troubleshooting, training staff, and ensuring compliance with industry

standards.

Oversee and manage the daily operations of the IHC section to

maintain high-quality standards.

• Lead and mentor a team of Biomedical Scientists (BMS) and

Associate Practitioners (AP) in IHC-related processes.

• Troubleshoot IHC testing and validate new and existing antibodies.
• Develop and implement new techniques, processes, and

technologies related to IHC.

• Participate actively in quality management activities, including

audits, data analysis, and service quality improvements.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain

equipment according to protocols.

• Actively participate in quality management activities, including

audits, service quality improvements, and compliance with ISO

15189:2022 standards.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Richard Mathias Job title: Cellular Pathology Operations Manager Email address: richard.mathias@nca.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 206 1875

Amanda Ogden

Acting cellular pathology directorate manager

amanda.ogden@nca.nhs.uk