Job Description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking a highly motivated, training-focused Biomedical Scientist to join our team of around 170 staff, to work as the Pathology Training Coordinator across Sherwood Forest Hospitals. You will lead the delivery of a well-established training programme, with the freedom to modify it where change may be required, in an innovative and creative way.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in different delivery models of training.
Pathology Services at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to provide the highest quality service possible. We provide an analytical, diagnostic, interpretative and consultative service to hospitals, clinics and GP practices for a population of approximately 420,000 in the north of Nottinghamshire. The laboratories are: Cellular Pathology, Clinical Chemistry and Immunology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Microbiology and Point-of-Care Testing. All of the laboratories are supported by Central Services (specimen reception).
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
We know happy colleagues deliver better care. All our teams work in a supportive environment, which nurtures your wellbeing and provides opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We have an open, inclusive and diverse culture and we would like you to be part of the team.
Details
Date posted
04 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
214-CSTO-7533715
Job locations
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential

• Relevant theoretical/practical/scientific knowledge to underpin the training aspects of a laboratory service
• Wide knowledge of training requirements needed for all grades of staff across Pathology

Qualifications
Essential

• Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
• Biomedical Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent acceptable qualification by Health and Care Professions Council
• Computer literacy skills
• Training Qualification or relevant experience e.g. Certificate of Expert Practice in Training
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in any discipline (or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• MSc Pathological Sciences or equivalent post-graduate qualification

Further Training
Essential

• Participates in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Experience
Essential

• Experience in a training/supervisory role
• Experience working in a Clinical Laboratory

Contractual Requirements
Essential

• Work on any day of the week (5 days out of 7)
• Annual attendance at Trust Fire Lecture and Mandatory Training

Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential

• Relevant theoretical/practical/scientific knowledge to underpin the training aspects of a laboratory service
• Wide knowledge of training requirements needed for all grades of staff across Pathology

Qualifications
Essential

• Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
• Biomedical Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent acceptable qualification by Health and Care Professions Council
• Computer literacy skills
• Training Qualification or relevant experience e.g. Certificate of Expert Practice in Training
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in any discipline (or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• MSc Pathological Sciences or equivalent post-graduate qualification

Further Training
Essential

• Participates in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Experience
Essential

• Experience in a training/supervisory role
• Experience working in a Clinical Laboratory

Contractual Requirements
Essential

• Work on any day of the week (5 days out of 7)
• Annual attendance at Trust Fire Lecture and Mandatory Training

Skills Required