Advanced Biomedical Scientist Specimen Dissection

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbe

Job summary

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ambitious Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join the Histology Dissection team within Cellular Pathology. You will carry out expert specimen dissections and work under the supervision of Consultant Histopathologists to support timely service delivery.

The post requires HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist, an MSc in a related subject and the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered BMS is required.
• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection is required.
• MSc level education in a related subject is expected.

Responsibilities

• Undertake expert specimen dissection across Histopathology sub-specialties.
• Support Consultant Histopathologists and senior staff in service delivery.
• Supervise and train staff within the department.
• Maintain timely workflow and uphold high scientific and technical standards.

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science (or related subject)

IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Advanced Biomedical Scientist Specimen Dissection

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The closing date is 28 September 2026

The Successful candidate must have 'The Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection'.

The Cellular Pathology department is looking for enthusiastic, friendly and well-motivated individual to support the existing Advanced BMS team, liaising with the Cellular Pathology Management and Clinical Team leads for the Service.

The successful candidate will be expected to work carry out dissection with support from a Specialist Doctor and a team of Fourteen Consultant Histopathologist.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist educated to MSc level in an appropriate subject and be a Member or Fellow of the IBMS.

The post holder will hold the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.

The post holder will undertake the role of an expert specimen dissector in a range of Histopathology sub-specialties and will achieve competency in the dissection of category A, B and C specimens to support the Consultant Histopathologists with service delivery.

They will be required to work in accordance with Royal College of Pathologists guidelines; and comply with national cancer datasets and tissue pathways in agreement with the medical head of department. They will be involved in the supervision and training of all staff within the department; and they will also be required to work autonomously.

In liaison with the Advanced BMS in specimen reception and dissection, the post holder will ensure a timely workflow and assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

• a fantastic annual leave allowance


• flexible working opportunities


• protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

registration

• HCPC registered BMS


• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust