Advanced Biomedical Scientist – Histology Specimen Dissection

st georges nhs trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in London is seeking two full-time specimen dissectors to support its Cellular Pathology Department. Candidates should have significant experience in diagnostic histopathology and be HCPC registered. The role includes managing laboratory sections, providing training, and participating in technical services for patient samples. The department encourages personal development and supports CPD activities.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in diagnostic histopathology laboratory necessary.
• Ability to provide training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a section within the laboratory under direction.
• Participate in specialist clinical technical services.
• Provide training and supervision to staff.
• Act as a specimen dissector for B-E grade specimens.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in diagnostic histopathology

Teamwork

Supervisory skills

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Cellular Pathology Department for 2 full-time specimen dissectors. The post holder(s) will have appropriate skills to support our Technical Leads across a number of specialist sections of this division. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for these vacancies within the Histopathology Laboratory in our busy but friendly department. We are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working BMSs who should be HCPC registered and have considerable experience working in a diagnostic histopathology laboratory.

The post holder(s) are expected to participate, as appropriate, in regional and national groups to develop guidelines and support development of Cellular Pathology provision across the London 5 network. The department is an approved training laboratory and has full accreditation. We encourage personal development and actively support the IBMS CPD scheme by holding regular meetings and encouraging attendance at external meetings. Participation in further studies will be supported.

Responsibilities

1. To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.
2. To undertake the day-to-day management of a section within the laboratory under the direction of a line manager.
3. Contribute to providing a professional clinical technical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
4. To provide the necessary training and supervision to staff within the section.
5. To actively participate in the extended BMS role of histology specimen dissection. As a guide working time will be approximately apportioned as a specimen dissector. This will encompass B-E grade specimens, routine Advanced BMS duties including acting as the designated person responsible for managing and co-ordinating activities within the cut-up or routine section of the Histopathology Laboratory (this role may be shared with other Advanced BMS posts).

The post-holder responsibilities will include provision of advanced technical support, supervision, training, and management to provide a technical service that meets the Trust and national standards.

About the Trust and Department

Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website. An NHS partnership providing a highly dependable, clinically assured and cost effective diagnostic pathology service. South West London Pathology is a pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond.

How to Apply

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. This post is based at St. George’s Hospital; however the post holder may be required to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when necessary.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.