Advanced Practitioner Cellular Pathology - Lincoln

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner or Specialist BMS to join their team. The role involves delivering complex specimen dissections and training Biomedical Scientists. Candidates with strong communication skills and experience supporting ISO 15189 accreditation are encouraged to apply. Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development

DSB check cost covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in specimen dissection including category D and E samples.
• Willingness to undertake the IBMS DEP in Histology Dissection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex specimen dissection under guidance.
• Supervise the dissection area and support Band 5 & 6 training.
• Support management in achieving Quality Management requirements.
• Engage in service improvements using Lean management systems.
• Support the department’s seven-day service.

Skills

Advanced Practitioner or Specialist BMS experience

Good communication skills

Experience of staff training

Ability to work under pressure

Experience supporting ISO 15189 accreditation

Job description

Job Overview

We welcome applications from experienced Advanced Practitioners and Specialist BMS with dissection experience who aspire to develop into a Dissection role.

The successful candidate will be supported in completing the IBMS DEP in Histology Dissection.

You will be required to have good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Previous experience of staff training is desirable, as is experience supporting accreditation to ISO 15189 standards.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to join one of the most established pathology networked services and be part of the development of the wider ME2 network.

Applications will also be considered for candidates preferring part‑time hours. Interested candidates are strongly recommended to arrange an informal visit. Previous applicants will not be shortlisted.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver complex specimen dissection, including category D and E samples, under the guidance of the Consultant Pathologist team.
• Supervise specimen reception and 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 in delivering the Directorate’s Quality Management requirements and ensuring continued successful UKAS accreditation.
• Take an active role in continuous improvement activities and service improvements, using Lean management systems.
• Fully support the department’s seven‑day service.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Advanced Practitioner or Specialist BMS level experience in dissection.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience of staff training.
• Experience supporting ISO 15189 accreditation processes.
• Willingness to undertake the IBMS DEP in Histology Dissection.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Flexible working arrangements with part‑time options available.
• Opportunity to work across multiple clinical sites within the Lincolnshire NHS Trust network.
• Continuous professional development and support for advanced training qualifications.
• DSB check cost covered by the employer where required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• We strongly value the diverse perspectives and ideas that a varied workforce brings to improve patient outcomes.
• We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.