Histopathology Biomedical Scientist

The Methodist Church in Britain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital in London is seeking a Histopathology Biomedical Scientist to join the paediatric pathology department, rotating across specimen reception, dissection, microtomy, and special stains.

The role covers routine diagnostic cases and research projects, including involvement in whole slide scanning digitisation. HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist is required, with opportunities to contribute to QA and accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Science.
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in an accredited clinical histopathology laboratory.
• Experience working in a diverse team and contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Take part in routine diagnostic service across surgical, neuropathology, immunocytochemistry, and other histopathology work.
• Produce timely results for patients, including urgent and post-mortem samples as part of a team.
• Carry out the technical work of the laboratory and train staff as required.
• Handle, process, transport and dispose of all sample types in line with relevant acts and data protection.
• Maintain up-to-date skills in histochemistry, immunohistochemistry and related techniques.
• Rotate through laboratory sections including tissue banking, cryotomy and diverse biopsy techniques.
• Ensure pathology computer system data accuracy and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Histopathology expertise

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Data protection & confidentiality

Safety awareness

Excel

Education

BSc Biomedical Science

Tools

Excel

Job description

This Histopathology Biomedical Scientist post sits in the paediatric pathology department at Great Ormond Street Hospital, rotating across specimen reception, dissection, microtomy, special stains and other specialist techniques. The work covers routine diagnostic cases, including urgent surgical, transplant and post-mortem samples, alongside research projects and new technique development. The department is research-active and is digitising slides with whole slide scanning, in which the successful candidate may take part. HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist is required.

What the job involves

• Take part in the routine diagnostic service across surgical, neuropathology, neuromuscular, electron microscopy, enzyme histochemistry and immunocytochemistry work
• Produce timely results for patients, including urgent surgical, transplant, post-mortem and research samples, as part of a team
• Carry out the technical work of the laboratory and train other staff as required
• Handle, process, transport and dispose of all sample types in line with the Human Tissues Act 2004, HSWA 1974 and Data Protection Act 2018
• Maintain up-to-date skills in techniques such as rapid frozen section histochemistry, immunohistochemistry and enzyme histochemistry
• Rotate through laboratory sections as required, including tissue banking, cryotomy and renal, cardiac and muscle biopsy techniques
• Ensure pathology computer system data is accurate and patient confidentiality is maintained
• Help maintain UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation
• Work safely and ensure the safety of colleagues under the Departmental Safety Manual
• Assist with research projects and help instigate and promote research and development of new techniques as required
• Assist with and contribute to the whole slide scanning digitisation project
• Gain and maintain a wide range of skills, knowledge and technical expertise and keep learning and developing

What's required

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Biomedical Science
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Experience

• Experience in an accredited clinical histopathology laboratory
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team and contributing to an inclusive workplace culture

Skills & knowledge

• Specialist knowledge in histopathology
• Knowledge of quality assurance, accreditation standards (ISO 15189, HTA) and quality management systems
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Computer literacy, including Excel
• Good interpersonal skills, communicating effectively with staff in writing and verbally
• Competent in histopathology laboratory procedures including embedding, microtomy and special stains

Other

• Ability to work without supervision
• High level of attention to detail
• Commitment to GOSH values of collaboration, respect and curiosity

Nice to have

• Experience with paediatric samples
• Experience with neuropathology samples
• Competent in cryotomy