Closing date: 02 August 2026

Job Summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting new opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced leader to join our Blood Sciences and Pathology Network as a Network Training and Development Manager - Histopathology.

This pivotal leadership role comes at a significant point in the evolution of our service.

Over the past two years, the network has undergone a major transformation, achieving substantial improvements in performance.

Our original authorisation rate against the 10-day target has increased from 23% to 73%, demonstrating the success of our improvement journey.

We are now seeking an exceptional individual to help sustain and accelerate this positive trajectory through the implementation of a refreshed approach and new operating model.

Working closely with both the operational leadership team and the transformation programme team, the post holder will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the service and embedding long-term improvements across the network.

Main duties of the job
We are incredibly proud of our Digital Histopathology programme, which has transformed the way we work by creating a digitally enabled service that supports modern pathology practice.

This investment has strengthened consultant networking and reporting capabilities, improved turnaround times, and enhanced collaboration across the service.

In addition, NHS England funding has supported the introduction of automation and modern histopathology equipment, providing ready-to-use technology that supports robust verification and validation processes.

These developments are fundamental to maintaining the highest standards of quality, governance, and workforce development.

About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Details
Date posted: 24 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £59,798 to £67,020 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 151-HW403
Job locations: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, GU16 7UJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• As Network Training and Development Manager, you will lead the strategic development of education, training, and competency frameworks across the network.
• You will ensure that workforce development plans support current and future service demands while maintaining compliance with UKAS accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• The role will be instrumental in establishing sustainable training pipelines, supporting succession planning, and ensuring that staff have access to the learning and development opportunities required to deliver high-quality patient care.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• FIBMS
• Relevant MSc (preferably Biomedical Science) Or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

Desirable

• Chartered Scientist status (CSci)
• NVQ Assessor

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience as a BMS
• Experience of training in technical and scientific areas of practice

Desirable

• Experienced IBMS Portfolio Assessor
• Experience in research projects at postgraduate level
• Experience of appraisal/IPR process and development of PDPs

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
• Broad knowledge of pathology specialisms, including terminology in use, diseases, etc
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, COSHH, HPC requirements, A4C KSF process, laboratory accreditation standards and quality issues

Desirable

• Proven ability to design, deliver and assess effective programmes of learning for students and post-graduate learners

Special Requirements
Essential

• Able to travel between all Trust sites.
• Willingness to work across sites.
• Flexible attitude to working hours/pattern.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, GU16 7UJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
BSPS General Manager
Stuart Bowie
stuart.bowie3@nhs.net
03006141082

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.