Expert Practitioner - Histological Dissection

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories seeks a substantive Expert Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Histological Dissection) to lead and develop the histology dissection service within the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. The role requires a registered Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with an IBMS DEP in Histological Dissection and a track record of leadership in a busy pathology laboratory.

The post involves managing dissection laboratories and specimen reception, ensuring ISO15189

Qualifications

• Registered Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with IBMS DEP in Histological Dissection.
• Leadership experience in histology dissection or related service.
• Experience in leading and managing dissection and specimen reception services.
• Upholding ISO15189 standards and training biomedical scientists and lab staff.

Responsibilities

• Dissect a wide range of histological specimens per training and competence.
• Lead the dissection and specimen reception teams to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Support leadership with strategic planning and service development.
• Contribute to training and development of biomedical scientists, laboratory technicians and trainees.
• Collaborate with expert practitioners, team leaders and consultants to maintain high-quality service.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Innovation mindset

Team leadership

Communication

Education

IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) in Histological Dissection

Registered Biomedical or Clinical Scientist

Job description

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) is seeking to appoint a substantive Expert Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Histological Dissection) within LCL. This is an excellent opportunity to join the largest provider of specialist histological pathology services in Cheshire and Merseyside.

The successful candidate will be a registered Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with a significant background in histopathology dissection and hold an IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) in Histological Dissection. We are seeking a strong leader with attention to detail and an innovation mindset.

Candidates who do not hold a DEP (dissection) are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be supported to complete the portfolio within 2 years.

In addition to the dissection role, candidates will be involved in the leadership and management for the dissection and specimen reception services in collaboration with a team of Expert Practitioner team leaders and Advanced Practitioners.

We're looking for people who see opportunities to innovate and lead, and who recognise that behind every sample is a patient. If you're someone who inspires those around you and is a true 'team player', we want to hear from you.

Interested candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit our new state of the art laboratory. Please note that our BMS dissection roles and scope of responsibility are currently under review.

Expert Practitioners perform complex scientific procedures, interpreting biological samples that support the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disease, including cancer. They dissect a wide range of histological specimens (Categories A-C) and selected Category D-E specimens in line with training and competence, while supporting the departmental cut-up rota. They maintain and develop expertise throughout their career. The role includes managing specimen reception or dissection laboratories to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service. Working with expert dissectors, advanced practitioners, and consultant pathologists, they uphold ISO15189 standards and lead training for biomedical scientists, laboratory technicians, and medical specialist trainees.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgio Bristol Job title: Laboratory Manager - Histopathology Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0151 706 4677