Job summary
- Main area
- Blood Sciences
- Grade
- SYNLAB Pay Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent and Fixed Term Contract until 29th February 2028 & 31st March 2028
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- J206-REQ2
- Employer
- The Christie Pathology Partnership LLP
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £32,073 to £39,043 per annum depending on experience
- Closing
- 17/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
SYNLAB Pay Band 5
The place to work in pathology
We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.
Job overview
Our core purpose is making a positive difference to people’s lives health and wellbeing through science, innovation and high-quality diagnostics. If this is something you are passionate about too this could be the right role for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our Blood Sciences department. The Christie is a world-leading cancer treatment centre and a specialist site with no Accident & Emergency or Maternity services.
We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic individual with an interest in developing services to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients. Blood sciences operate a 24/7 service, and this role involves working a variety of shifts to support operational needs. CPP is an excellent place to train and develop new skills and further study will be supported.
At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. That's why we're thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum.
We have the following opportunities available: one permanent position and two fixed-term positions, ending on 29th February 2028 and 31st March 2028, respectively.
Main duties of the job
- To be able to rotate through all areas of the Laboratories as required (Dependent on qualifications, experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high Professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations.
- To perform Biomedical investigations autonomously, within operating procedures and protocols, to provide within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior grade BMS grade staff.
- To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience.
- To provide professional leadership and supervise Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
- To maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
- To participate in a range of shifts to support 24/7 service delivery.
Working for our organisation
Launched in 2014, the Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) is a joint venture between SYNLAB and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. We operate from within on-site pathology laboratories and serve a population of more than 3.2 million.
The Christie Pathology Partnership delivers a high quality, responsive pathology diagnostic service to The Christie and other healthcare providers regionally and nationally. An international leader in research, The Christie is the largest single site specialist cancer centre in Europe.
Our laboratories also provide testing, screening and assay development to support The Christie’s early phase clinical trials, with around 200 trials underway at any one time.
CPP are UKAS accredited against the ISO15189:2022 standard.
SYNLAB offer specific personal development programs featuring details of management and leadership. We are a very friendly, close-knit team and there are many opportunities for development and CPD with the joint venture and Research and Innovation Committee which oversees a new Innovation Accelerator Fund to advance research, innovation and development initiatives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Be able to rotate through all areas of the Laboratories as required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high Professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations.
- Maintain the standards of conduct required by HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Provide specialist technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
- Perform routine and specialist biomedical investigations and participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section, which may include specimen reception functions, under the supervision of senior biomedical scientists.
- Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment always ensuring compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices.
- Propose changes to standard operating procedures as required to develop and streamline the service or to reflect other changes.
- Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory.
- Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity always, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.
- Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers.
- As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
- Provide supervision, training and professional leadership to junior staff which includes monitoring their performance against laboratory standards and their training plans.
- Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate, and active mentor and a tutor to junior staff.
- Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits and recording through approved channels as required.
- Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner as directed by senior staff.
- Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.
- Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
- Safety:
- To observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other course as required.
- To assist in the investigations of any incidents.
- Participate in risk assessment monitoring
- To ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP’s
- To comply with CPP policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting and Handling Policies
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc ( Hons) Biomedical degree or equivalent and HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable criteria
- Progress towards a higher degree or management qualification
- Progress towards completion of an IBMS Specialist Portfolio ( or equivalent) and participation in CPD activities
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practices
- Experience of working in a Biomedical laboratory
- Experience of IT applications including LIMS systems, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Statistical packages
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good degree of accuracy, numeracy & interpretive skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and user organisations
- A good understanding of basic theoretical and practical Biomedical Sciences
- Ability to communicate technical information accurately verbally, written and electronically
- Ability to disseminate scientific knowledge locally
- Ability to analyse and technically interpret test results
- Ability to manage time to best advantage, prioritise work for self and others and able to plan activities within area of work
- High degree of dexterity required
- Able to concentrate for extended periods of time
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deborah Seals
- Job title
- Blood Sciences Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
SYNLAB
Open Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
- Telephone
- 01629 702342
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