SeniorBiomedical Scientist-Cellular Pathology Immunocytochemistry Lead

We are looking for an innovative and dynamic Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS) specializing in Immunocytochemistry to lead a cutting-edge diagnostic service. This exciting role will involve working with state-of-the-art immunocytochemistry platforms such as the Roche Ultra system to produce high-quality tissue sections that directly impact patient care.
As a key leader within the Cellular Pathology department, you'll supervise a talented team across Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, ensuring excellence in everything from tissue preparation to External Quality Assessments (EQA) management. You'll play a critical role in validating new technologies and antibodies, driving innovation while ensuring full compliance with ISO 15189 standards.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of immunocytochemistry services, introduce the latest technologies, and support a high-performing team in delivering fast, accurate results that improve patient outcomes. If you're passionate about advancing diagnostic science and making a tangible difference in healthcare, this role is for you!, + Lead and Supervise: Oversee the immunocytochemistry service across Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, managing a team of staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
+ Diagnostic Preparation: Prepare and produce diagnostic tissue sections using advanced immunohistochemical (IHC) techniques, including the operation of the Roche Ultra system.
+ Quality Assurance: Manage External Quality Assessments (EQA), including monitoring and analysing results, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining a robust internal quality control system.
+ Validation and Compliance: Design and implement validation protocols for new equipment and antibodies in accordance with ISO 15189 standards, ensuring diagnostic accuracy and reliability.
+ Training and Development: Provide training and support to team members in both existing and emerging immunocytochemistry technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
+ Documentation and SOP Management: Maintain thorough documentation of validation processes and regularly update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect new technologies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
+ Cross-Departmental Support: Offer assistance in other routine areas of the department as required, including specimen dissection after appropriate training, + The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
+ Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
+ Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
+ Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
+ Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
+ Safe
+ Effective
+ Caring
+ Responsive and
+ Well led

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.