OverviewWe are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active Biomedical Scientist who is professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our Histopathology department as the Training Lead across Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals. This role is full time, however part time hours will be considered in consideration of service needs.

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of an efficient and effective, UKAS compliant programme of training and competency assessment across the Histopathology Service. We process approximately 60,000 samples per year and are focused on delivering a high-performing, high quality and fully compliant service focused on our patients’ needs. You will play an integral part in day-to-day training and facilitate staff development and careers, liaising with all levels of histopathology staff to support training needs within the service.

You will be a Biomedical Scientist by background, HCPC registered with significant experience within a Histopathology / Cellular Pathology NHS laboratory with experience training staff. This is a role in which you can develop your training and managerial skills, with in-house and external course opportunities available for your professional development.

Main duties

To facilitate the training and development needs for all staff in the Histology Service (excluding Medical Consultants).

Ensure that training and development needs of Histology staff are identified, communicated effectively and recorded.

Develop and maintain a system for recording training and development that meets at least ISO 15189 standards for Histology.

Under the direction of the service lead, organise training and development for staff of the Histology Service and users of its services.

Maintain own competence and contribute in technical areas as required by the service.

About our Pathology ServiceOur pathology department is part of the collaborative East Coast Pathology Network. For more information, see the attached document and the ESNEFT YouTube channel.

About ESNEFTWe are East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) and provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our teams deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, as well as community hospitals, surgeries, clinics and in patients’ homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We offer extensive training and development opportunities, flexible working options, and a generous pension scheme. Other benefits include a range of NHS discounts and a Staff Health and Wellbeing programme. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone, focusing on reducing delays for staff and patients.

We are investing in digital transformation with a partnership with Epic to implement a leading electronic patient record system.

What we offerIf you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you. Find out more about living and working here on our ESNEFT channels.

DetailsDate posted: 04 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 432-HR668-25

Job locations: Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals, Colchester, IP4 5PD

Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person SpecificationQualifications

HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.

Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.

Appropriate Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science, Masters or equivalent or working towards).

Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

Current or working towards management qualifications (e.g., health and safety, training officer, quality management).

IBMS Dissection qualification.

European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.

Experience

Experience across a range of procedures and practices relevant to the post.

Significant post-registration experience in a UKAS accredited and IBMS approved training laboratory.

Experience of training staff and involvement with UKAS assessments.

Experience with Pathology IT systems and Quality Management Systems.

Experience in writing SOPs and policies.

Desirable: Previous experience in staff leadership / mentoring.

Knowledge

Highly specialist Histopathology knowledge and understanding of UKAS standards.

Biomedical Scientist dissection (Desirable).

Other informationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure may be required.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer detailsEmployer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals, Colchester and Ipswich, IP4 5PD

Employer''s website: esneft.nhs.uk

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