NHS Tayside
Histology Technical Lead Biomedical Scientist
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Histology Technical Lead Biomedical Scientist
Medical Scientist – Histopathology Section Lead
NHS Scotland is committed to equality, diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination to ensure our workforce is representative and inclusive. We welcome applications from all candidates.
About the Role
This is a fixed-term post for a 12-month period based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.
We are seeking a conscientious, forward-thinking individual with excellent leadership, teamwork, and communication skills to lead the histopathology section of the Pathology Department. The role involves:
- Providing expert clinical advice in cellular pathology
- Representing the laboratory at an organisational level as required
- Supporting the Clinical Laboratory Manager in the development of histopathology services
- Ensuring clinical governance, risk management, and audit standards are maintained
The department handles an annual workload of ~50,000 surgical pathology specimens, performing 180,000 procedures in a teaching hospital environment. It holds UKAS accreditation (No. 8682) and IBMS Training Approval Status for pre- and post-registration training.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the histopathology section with forward-thinking problem-solving and clinical oversight
- Deliver specialist advice on cellular pathology, histology, and immunocytochemistry
- Collaborate with training teams (given IBMS approval status)
- Ensure high standards of service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Represent the laboratory at clinical and organisational meetings as needed
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- IBMS Accredited Honours Degree in Biomedical Science
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Post-Registration Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology (or equivalent)
- IBMS Accredited MSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
- Proven leadership experience in a cellular pathology or laboratory environment
- Strong management and teamwork skills (relevant qualification desirable)
- Up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, and audit protocols
Additional Notes
- Current NHS Tayside employees must obtain line manager approval and provide written consent before applying.
- For brand/company profiles: κοςNickel holds accreditation as NICE DBO (Employer) and is NHS E-seal compliant.
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Location & Working Hours
- Base: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
- Hours: 37 per week
Support & Application Details
- Informal enquiries: Contact Mr Andy Munro, Clinical Laboratory Manager –
- Tel: 01382 632666
- Email: andy.munro@nhs.scot
- How to apply: Submit via Jobtrain (no CVs will be considered)
- System support: Candidate Support Hub for queries; use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
- Accessibility: View NHS Tayside’s Accessibility Statement when prompted
- Important:
- Close time: Midnight (extend date specified in advert)
- Job Interview Guarantee Scheme: Eligible candidates should discuss accommodations with the hiring manager prior to interview
NHS Tayside is an equal opportunities employer
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