Senior Biomedical Scientist BMS Dissector - Histopathology

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time

Part time

Job share

Flexible working

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is hiring a Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS Dissector) in Histopathology at Wycombe Hospital. Band 7 role, full time with options for part time or job share. The post focuses on dissection of histology specimens, development of digital pathology, and leading the Special Stains section.

The role includes mentoring staff, contributing to training, and delivering in-house lectures. The site offers flexible working and NHS benefits.

Qualifications

• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice – Specimen Dissection (evidence of BMS specimen dissection)
• Demonstrable understanding of wide-ranging Histological processes
• Experience of mentoring/training others

Responsibilities

• Participate in the dissection of histopathology specimens as per RCPath
• Macroscopically examine, describe and photograph specimens where necessary
• Dissect and select material for histological processing to enable diagnosis
• Mentor or teach lower grade staff via tutorials, slide sessions and lectures
• Participate in the planning, production and delivery of in-house training
• Assess knowledge and proficiency of staff in area of responsibility
• Work with Head BMS on Digital Pathology and AI/Digital MDT initiatives
• Oversee the Special Stains section and contribute to training materials

Education

IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice – Specimen Dissection

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist BMS Dissector - Histopathology

Band 7

Main area Cellular Pathology - Histology Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - no weekend working) Job ref 434-SCS8112979-A

Site Wycombe Hospital Town High Wycombe Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/2026 23:59

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [e-mail] or phone [phone].

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

The post holder will participate in the dissection of categories A-E histopathology specimens as per RCPath guidelines and departmental SOPs and be included in the resident doctor dissection rota.

The post holder will work with the Head BMS in the development of the Digital Pathology system, working to introduce AI algorithms and digital MDT’s.

The post holder will oversee the Special Stains section, participating in the creation of training and creation of training materials.

Additional duties may include routine BMS Band 7 duties

Main duties of the job

Participate in the dissection of categories A-E histopathology specimens as per RCPath

Macroscopically examine, describe and photograph specimens where necessary

Dissect and select relevant material for histological processing to enable accurate diagnosis of disease in the subsequent histology sections.

Select appropriate preparatory procedures to aid diagnostic interpretation e.g. decalcification etc.

Mentor or teach lower grade staff via tutorials, slide sessions and lectures

Participate in the planning, production and delivery of lectures required for the in-house training

Assesses the knowledge and proficiency of staff working in area of responsibility, highlighting training needs to the manager as necessary.

The post holder will work with the Head BMS in the development of the Digital Pathology system, working to introduce AI algorithms and digital MDT’s.

The post holder will oversee the Special Stains section, participating in the creation of training and creation of training materials.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Education, Qualification & Training

• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice – Specimen Dissection
• Evidence of BMS specimen dissection
• Demonstrable understanding of wide ranging Histological processes
• Experience of mentoring/ training of others
• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice – Specimen Dissection
• Demonstrable understanding of wide ranging Histological processes
• Evidence of BMS specimen dissection
• Experience of mentoring/ training of others

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

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Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

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