Advanced Biomedical Scientist – Histology Specimen Dissection

st georges nhs trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London seeks experienced specimen dissectors to support the Cellular Pathology Department. Candidates must be HCPC registered BMSs with a strong background in diagnostic histopathology. Responsibilities include coordinating technical services, managing laboratory sections, and supervising staff. The role also involves participation in histology specimen dissection. Join a supportive and accredited training environment that promotes ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Support for further studies

Encouragement of personal development

Qualifications

• HCPC registered BMS with significant experience in diagnostic histopathology.
• Ability to manage a section within the laboratory.
• Experience in providing training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate specialist clinical technical services.
• Manage a section within the laboratory.
• Contribute to professional clinical technical laboratory service.
• Provide training and supervision to staff.
• Participate in histology specimen dissection.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in diagnostic histopathology

Team collaboration

Job description

A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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 hardworking 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 the 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.

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.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing and coordinating specialist clinical technical services to patients, including research and audit samples.
2. Managing a section within the laboratory under the direction of a line manager.
3. Contributing to providing a professional clinical technical laboratory service and working effectively as part of a team.
4. Providing training and supervision to staff within the section.
5. Participating in the extended BMS role of histology specimen dissection, including routine duties and managing activities within the histopathology laboratory.

The responsibilities include providing advanced technical support, supervision, training, and management to meet Trust and national standards.

Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website.

About South West London Pathology:

An award-winning NHS partnership providing a dependable, clinically assured, and cost-effective diagnostic pathology service. It is a 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, offering a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond.

Histology Specimen Dissection:

Participate in the surgical dissection of diagnostic B-E graded histopathology specimens, which will depend on experience, knowledge, and consultant discretion. Tasks include:

• Evaluating clinical information and specimen idiosyncrasies.
• Macroscopically examining, describing, and photographing specimens when necessary.
• Dissecting and selecting relevant material for histological processing.
• Selecting appropriate preparatory procedures, e.g., decalcification.
• Providing provisional diagnostic macroscopic reports.
• Recalling complex specimens with clarity or supporting dissection with drawings or pictures.

Please refer to the attached job description and specification for more information.

This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025.