Advanced Practitioner Biomedical Scientists

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lincoln County Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner or Specialist BMS for a Dissection role. The position involves complex specimen dissection, training Biomedical Scientists, and ensuring UKAS accreditation. Applicants with a preference for part-time hours or informal visits will be considered. This role values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements to support a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Desirable: Previous experience of staff training and supporting accreditation to ISO 15189 standards.
• Experience in dissection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex specimen dissection under the guidance of Consultant Pathologists.
• Supervise specimen reception and manage the dissection area.
• Support the training of Biomedical Scientists.
• Manage quality and maintain continuous UKAS accreditation.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We welcome applications from experienced Advanced Practitioners and from Specialist BMSs with experience of dissection who aspire to develop into a Dissection role. The successful candidate will be supported in completing the IBMS DEP in Histology Dissection.

Applicants who prefer part‑time hours or who wish to arrange an informal visit will also be considered. Prior applicants will not be shortlisted. Previous applicants will not be shortlisted.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of Advanced Practitioner Biomedical Scientists to deliver complex specimen dissection, including category D and E samples, under the guidance of our Consultant Pathologist team.
• Supervise specimen reception, manage the dissection area, and support the training of Band 5 & 6 Biomedical Scientists to dissect RCPath/IBMS category A to C samples.
• Support the management team to deliver the Directorates Quality Management requirements and maintain continuous UKAS accreditation.
• Take an active role in continuous improvement activities and service improvements using Lean management systems.
• Fully support the seven‑day service delivery as a senior member of the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Desirable: Previous experience of staff training and supporting accreditation to the ISO 15189 standards.
• Experience in dissection is preferred.

Opportunities & Working Conditions

The position is located at Lincoln County Hospital within a centralised Histopathology service that receives approximately 65,000 requests per annum. The laboratory provides an UKAS accredited service, including paraffin wax histology, diagnostic cytopathology, and whole slide imaging.

Flexible working arrangements are available and can be discussed with your line manager to suit your work‑life balance.

Equality & Diversity

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas that a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Legal & Safety

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect the same from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.