Section Lead Healthcare Scientist - Biopsy Pathway

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

This vacancy is for a Healthcare Scientist Section Lead – Biopsy Pathway within Cellular Pathology.

Responsibilities

• To be a Healthcare Scientist Section Lead, primarily responsible for the biopsy pathway, and rotationally manage along with the other Senior Biomedical Scientists, throughput and processing of pathology specimens for Histology, Neuropathology and Immunochemistry, for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and ensure provision of accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data.
• To manage all Biomedical Scientists, qualified, trainee and support staff deployed primarily within the biopsy pathway within Histology and other laboratory areas as required for service delivery.
• Specific areas of responsibility include specimen biopsy accessioning, transfer, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, QA/QC, digital imaging & case allocation.
• To liaise with other healthcare professionals to maximise the effectiveness of the service.
• The post-holder will also support the Cellular Pathology Training, Quality and Health and Safety Leads.

Qualifications

Cellular Pathology invites applications for the post of Healthcare Scientist Section Lead – Biopsy Pathway to join our friendly forward-thinking team within a busy and continually developing department. This post carries responsibility for supporting the full range of services and therefore offers the opportunity to rotate and work in a number of areas within Cellular Pathology. Applicants are expected to have excellent technical knowledge and experience in histological techniques and preferably a Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.

This post also presents opportunities for personal development, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is actively supported.

The Cellular Pathology service operates a 6-day per week service (Monday to Saturday) between the hours of 06:00 - 19:00, and includes working on some Bank Holidays. Successful candidates will be expected to work shifts within these laboratory operating times.

This advert closes on Monday 25 May 2026.

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