Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job summary Training and Development, bringing up the new scientists of the future, nurturing and encouraging them to reach their potential, technically and behaviourally... If you're in a Senior BMS role and are looking to focus a good proportion of your time to the development of others within Tissue Sciences one of these posts will be for you. You'll join an expanding Tissue Science service, and whilst undertaking technical duties, you'll also have a remit to bring junior scientists through their portfolios, and more experienced scientists through their Specialist portfolios. This might be an opportunity for you if you're looking for your first Senior role, bringing with you demonstrable management and training skills. The more people through and bench ready, the more you'll be able to focus your time on this important aspect of your duties, as the department grows. Main duties of the job Aside from the technical duties, which you will know, and are detailed below, your core mission here is to build stability into the service. This may stretch you, but the advantage is you having time to focus on the development of others, benefiting you by developing your network across the organisation, working with other teams such as the Apprenticeships & Scientific Development Team. You'll be invested in others, supporting people through IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios, spotting skills gaps and closing them with the support of Operations Management. You'll be providing leadership capabilities and a level of expertise to the Tissue Science service and may have opportunities to work in specialist fields within the discipline. If you're looking for more, whether is space, time or resources, read on and apply to meet us. About us The centrally located Hub laboratory processes over 100,000 surgical cases per year, making it one of the largest Histopathology laboratories in the country. We provide Routine Histology as well as Advanced Diagnostics services. In the newly created Hub, we provide efficient diagnostic tests using state of the art laboratory equipment including digital pathology. Your development and learning You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The ACCE competencies and behaviour programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications. Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings. Details Date posted 21 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience £58,133 to £65,261 per annum depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number J206-VISX2 Job locations Friars Bridge Court 41-43 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities At Synnovis, we are shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation involved moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. Histopathology completed its move to the Hub in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, in September 2025 with some work remaining in Essential Services Laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests including Frozen Section service for intraoperative procedures. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for a specialist area, providing specialised technical scientific services and communicating complex information that will aid and determine clinical diagnosis. Contribute to the development of specialist investigations, identifying better ways of working and finding efficiencies in service delivery. Manage day-to-day staffing with the Operations Manager to ensure all resourcing needs are met, manage workflow and relevant training to meet turnaround times, cover bench work and where required supervise others as part of early or late or weekend shifts. Take part in other activities such as audits, training, and potentially clinical trials as required. Key Responsibilities Analyse samples in line with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including but not limited to recording results and necessary action on the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring all Information Governance (IG) requirements are met. Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist. Provide technical advice to clinical colleagues as required and within limits of competency. Participate in the strategic development and service improvement of the analytical service, be responsible for the implementation of new techniques, equi