Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) - Cellular Pathology

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology. This role involves significant responsibilities within a supportive team, focusing on histological tasks with opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, including an honors degree in biological science and HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Cellular Pathology, including biopsy transfer and embedding.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues, quality management systems.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in diagnostic work; undertaking diagnostic tests and screening.
• Ensuring test procedures are adhered to; validating complex results.
• Maintaining documentation according to Trust standards.

Skills

Practical specialist analytical skills

Accuracy

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice

Job description

Go back St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) - Cellular Pathology

The closing date is 03 July 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen at South West London Pathology, St. George's NHS Foundation Trust Hospital for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology Department focusing in Histology. This post is based at St. Georges' Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at Croydon University Hospital as part of our specialist services.

You'll be part of a large, friendly, and supportive team that values collaboration, personal development, and clinical excellence. We are currently providing regular in-house and where possible external CPD opportunities for our staff. We are committed to your growth, development, and progression.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Specialist Biomedical Scientist with significant experience in Cellular Pathology which should include biopsy transfer, embedding, microtomy, special stains and frozen sections to join our expanding team and work on rotation through our dynamic, forward-thinking laboratory. After training you will rotate through specialist services, including Immunohistochemistry, Moh's surgery, OSNA (One Step Nucleic Acid Amplification) and Neuropathology.

Our modern Cellular Pathology lab, processes over 60,000 cases a year across 10 specialities. We're proud to be at the forefront of innovation with modern state-of-the-art equipment, including the Ventana Ultra Plus, Leica Bond Prime platforms, Dako Artisan Special Stainer and the Dream Path block and slide storage solution. As part of our transformation journey, we're actively implementing Leica digital pathology technology with an exciting go-live target of July 2025. In addition to this, we have a dedicated immunohistochemistry laboratory currently under construction, with completion set for August 2025, all this places us firmly on the path to the future of diagnostics.

We welcome you to embrace this opportunity to explore new specialties, in a thriving and progressive environment.

About us

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is a partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts -Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom & St. Helier Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.

St. George's Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when necessary.

**Previous candidates who have applied in the last 3 months need not apply**

Job responsibilities

Scientific and Technical Duties

• To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
• To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation.
• To ensure that test procedures are carried out according to SOPs, assess that other junior staff are competent and participate in their regular review and update.
• To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
• To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.
• To take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.
• Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).

**Please refer to the attached job description and specification for more information**

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• HCPC Registration
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of health and safety issues
• Experience of quality management systems

Skills and Abilities

• Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow written Application form Interview/test/references Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Histology) Version 4 JD007 Author: Robin Whittaker & Lisa Noble methodologies or protocols
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Use of enhanced pathology computer systems

Other relevant requirements

• Good hand eye co-ordination
• Able to perform light physical work.
• Capable of intense periods of concentration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£44,806 to £53,134 a yearPay pro-rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)