Senior Biomedical Scientist - Dissector

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) is seeking a substantive Expert Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Histological Dissection). This role forms part of the largest provider of specialist histological pathology services in Cheshire and Merseyside and is restricted to internal candidates.

The successful candidate will be a registered Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with substantial histopathology dissection experience and hold an IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) in Histological

Qualifications

• Registered Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with histopathology dissection experience.
• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) in Histological Dissection or training provided under Annex 21.
• Strong leadership with attention to detail and an innovative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the weekly pan-departmental cut-up rota.
• Manage the specimen reception team to ensure timely specimen flow and high-quality service.
• Lead training for Biomedical Scientists and laboratory technicians within the team.
• Collaborate with advanced practitioners and consultant pathologists on training and development.

Skills

Histology dissection

Leadership

Staff management

Quality assurance

Education

IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) in Histological Dissection

Job description

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) is seeking to appoint an 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. This post is only open to internal candidates.

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 with training appointed under Annex 21 terms and conditions.

In addition to the dissection role, the candidate will be involved in the leadership and management for the Postmortem Laboratory Team and will have staff management responsibilities.

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 undertake a wide range of complex scientific procedures which result in the correct interpretation of biological samples. Their decisions contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases, including cancer, and the investigation of other pathological processes. They dissect the full range of histological specimens from all specialties (Category A-C) and may dissect select specimens from all specialities, as per training and competence (Cat D-E).

The Expert Practitioner will provide support to the medical staff by participating in the weekly pan-departmental cut-up rota. They will continue to develop their learning and hone their skills throughout their tenure.

In addition to their dissection role, the successful candidate will take responsibility in the management of the specimen reception team, ensuring effective processes are in place to provide timely specimen flow and the highest quality service according to HTA guidelines.

Together with a team of expert and advanced dissectors, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring quality practices are adhered to in line with ISO15189 and ensure training for biomedical scientists and laboratory technicians is prioritised within their team.

Additionally, the post holder will collaborate with our advanced practitioners and consultant pathologists to assist with the training of medical specialist trainees where appropriate.

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