Advance Dissection Biomedical Scientist

North West London Pathology; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join their Cellular Pathology team at Charing Cross Hospital. The role involves handling diverse surgical specimens and managing dissection areas while developing professional expertise. Candidates should possess an HCPC Registration and relevant degrees, and a passion for innovation and teamwork. Join a supportive, dynamic environment that prioritizes career growth and offers comprehensive training programs.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff wellbeing programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Commenced the Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection Pathology, or equivalent dissection experience
• Solid histology background, embedding, microtomy, frozen sections, special staining, and quality control
• Desirable experience in problem solving and staff management

Responsibilities

• Provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients
• Manage the dissection areas and specimen reception sections within the laboratory
• Develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills
• Provide training and supervision to staff within the section
• Participate in training programmes for the advanced dissection role

Skills

Advanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work

Prepared to work with biological materials

Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software

Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

Education

HCPC Registration

MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline

Management training

IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection

Tools

Pathology computer systems

Job description

Calling all experienced Biomedical Scientists! Are you yearning for a career progression, filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!

We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

Why Choose Us? You will be handling a diverse workload with exposure to a wide array of surgical specimens including frozen section dissection. Most importantly you will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, where we prioritize training and career progression, with dedicated mentors to support your journey.

What We Need from You?

• Commenced the Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection Pathology, or equivalent dissection experience.
• A solid histology background, embedding, microtomy, frozen sections, special staining, and quality control.
• Desirable experience in problem solving and staff management.

If you are not currently working at Band 7 level, please don't worry. We also welcome applications from qualified, HCPC-registered Band 6 Biomedical Scientists who have completed their IBMS Specialist Portfolio and are eager to progress their career into a Band 7 Advanced Dissection role. We offer training at Band 6 Annex U to support your development.

Don't wait, apply to work with us today!

Main duties of the job

• Provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.
• To undertake the day to day management of the dissection areas and specimen reception sections within the laboratory.
• To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills.
• To provide the necessary training and supervision to staff within the section and visiting staff as required (medical, scientific and other staff).
• To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services to patients that may include research and audit.
• To develop the service implementing new ideas to ensure that the role changes according to the changing clinical and research needs under the guidance of medical staff and the management team.
• To actively participate in the training programmes required for the advanced dissection role.

About us

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

For 2025/26, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

Monday 2 February 2026 Monday 2 March 2026 Monday 13 April 2026 Monday 11 May 2026 Monday 1 June 2026 Monday 6 July 2026 Monday 3 August 2026 Monday 7 September 2026 Monday 5 October 2026 Monday 2 November 2026 Monday 7 December 2026

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

• HCPC Registration
• MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Management training
• IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection

Skills

• Advanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Prepared to work with biological materials.
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

Experience

• Use of Pathology computer systems
• Evidence and experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Evidence and experience of quality control, assurance and governance
• Evidence of experience of training staff
• Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject . Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory

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.