Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Biomedical Scientist - Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Licensed sponsor Salford Full-time Posted 19 hours ago

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford is seeking an experienced Lead Biomedical Scientist to head the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) section within Cellular Pathology. You will oversee daily operations and drive quality improvements.

The role requires HCPC registration, IBMS/FIBMS qualifications and leadership, with a focus on developing new protocols, training staff, and ensuring ISO15189:2022 compliance.

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Location

Salford

Contract

Full-time

Posted

19 hours ago

Occupation

SOC 2113 · Biochemists and biomedical scientists

Going rate

£45,900 a year (£23.54/h)

Visa route

Eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship

Visa salary

£45,900 · new entrants £33,400

Typical UK pay

£47,892 median full-time

Our reading of the job title, not legal advice — the employer assigns the occupation code on the Certificate of Sponsorship. Going rates assume a 37.5-hour week. How we read this

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust holds a Home Office sponsor licence (A-rated · Skilled Worker route), checked against the register published 9 Nov 2026. We read this advert: no sponsorship restrictions. Home Office FOI figures: 1,996 visa sponsorships in 2021–24. How we check sponsorship