Senior Biomedical Scientist - Dissection

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Tipner; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking a highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist in Dissection to join the Histopathology team at Queen Alexandra Hospital. You will bring a strong background in histology and exceptional skills in specimen dissection to support accurate diagnosis and high-quality patient care.

You will be part of the BMS dissection team, assist in training others, provide senior advice within the B7 team, and deputise for the Histopathology Operational Manager

Qualifications

• Strong background in histology and excellent skills in specimen dissection.
• Willingness to lead and train others within the team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake expert specimen dissection in a range of RCPath categories.
• Act as part of the B7 Senior BMS team, providing senior level advice and support.
• Provide leadership, advice and support to the wider team; deputise for the Histopathology Operational Manager when needed.

Skills

Dissection expertise

Histology background

Team leadership

Job description

Tol undertake the role of expert specimen dissector in a range of sub-specialties in Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) categories A to C.

You will work in accordance with the RCPath guidelines; and comply with national cancer datasets and tissue pathways in conjunction with local clinical direction and requirements.

To be an active part of the BMS dissection team and assist in the training of others.

To act as part of the B7 Senior BMS team within Histopathology, providing senior level advice and support.

Provide leadership, advice, and support to the wider team; and deputise for the Histopathology Operational Manager as needed.

The Portsmouth Histology department is seeking a highly motivated and appropriately skilled Senior Biomedical Scientist in Dissection to join our dedicated and professional team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual with a strong background in histology, excellent skills in specimen dissection and a commitment to delivering high-quality diagnostic services. The successful candidate will play a role in supporting accurate diagnosis, maintaining highest standards of patient care, and contributing to the effective delivery of our pathology service.

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.