Job summaryApplications are invited from proactive, motivated, enthusiastic HCPC registered biomedical scientists to join the Cellular Pathology Department, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The department is UKAS accredited ISO 15189:2022 and is an IBMS approved training laboratory. The post holders would be working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (occasional weekend working may be required)The post holder will be working as part of a combined team of Consultant Pathologists, Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Secretarial and other support staff to provide a cellular pathology service for Worcestershire. For further information, please contact William Davies, Cellular Pathology Services Manager on or via email: duties of the job
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To
perform independent dissection of complex specimens that fall within the RCPath
designation of category A, B and C and a range of simple category D & E
specimens.
Be
responsible for the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, methods and
practices for the section as appropriate.
Maintain
expert knowledge of current technological and scientific developments.
Senior
point of contact for emergencies in the designated area.
Maintain continual professional education and
promote lifelong learning for managed staff.
To
work to the defined quality standards for all aspects of the service e.g.
United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and all the standards this
encompasses.
The
post holder will be expected to work with the Advanced Scientist Dissector
responsible for Specimen Reception and Dissection regarding supervision of
staff and scheduling of dissection sessions.
To
deliver training Biomedical Scientist staff to
maintain relevant training records both for the dissection section and within
general Histology.
To
create, maintain and review relevant Standard Operating Procedures. This
includes writing Standard Operating Procedures electronically using the
document control procedure.
Help to deliver on training plans and deputise for the Training Officer in Cellular PathologyAbout usWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and WorcesterOur workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Being open and honestEnsuring people feel cared forShowing respect to everyoneWe are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. DBS Checks and CostsAny applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salaryDetailsDate posted03 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference numberC9365-26-0438Job locationsCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1DDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities To perform independent dissection of complex specimens that fall within the RCPath designation of category A, B and C and a range of simple category D & E specimens. Be responsible for the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, methods and practices for the section as appropriate. Maintain expert knowledge of current technological and scientific developments.
Senior point of contact for emergencies in the designated area. Maintain continual professional education and promote lifelong learning for managed staff. To work to the defined quality standards for all aspects of the service e.g. United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and all the standards this encompasses. The post holder will be expected to work with the Advanced Scientist Dissector responsible for Specimen Reception and Dissection regarding supervision of staff and scheduling of dissection sessions.
To deliver training to Biomedical Scientist staff to maintain relevant training records both for the dissection section and within general Histology. To create, maintain and review relevant Standard Operating Procedures. This includes writing Standard Operating Procedures electronically using the document control procedure To promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.
To deputise for the Cellular Pathology training officer To assist with aspects of Health and Safety monitoring and Risk Assessments. To ensure all equipment and procedures are fit for purpose. To promote equality and diversity in your working life ensuring that all the staff you work with feel valued and treated in a fair and equitable manner.
Help to deliver on training plans and objectives set out by the Advanced Scientist Dissector and Cellular Pathology Training Manager.
To participate in the routine work of all sections of the department to provide our users with accurate and timely results.
To perform both routine tasks covering a variety of analytical equipment and manual techniques.
To ensure that all tasks are performed in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and regulations to ensure a high quality service at all times.
To ensure that equipment is properly maintained on a day to day basis and operated in accordance with laboratory and manufacturers SOPs.
To be fully conversant with all forms of automated equipment within the Department, including being able to troubleshoot to ensure minimum downtime as consequence of minorbreakdowns/ malfunctions The documentation of specimens, including the entry of computerised records.
The handling, processing and disposal of histological and cytological material including the sensitive disposal of products of conception Provide assistance to Consultant Histopathologists with regard to specimen dissection and sampling of diagnostic material. The embedding and orientation of tissue samples selected for diagnostic evaluation requiring knowledge and experience of histological and anatomical structure.
The production of microscopical preparations requiring extensive hand and eye coordination to produce high quality diagnostic sections using complex, skilled microtomy and handling techniques, for both paraffin wax and urgent diagnostic frozen sections.
The preparation of routine stains, working solutions and reagents in order to perform routine and specialised histological, histochemical and immunocytochemical investigationsTo undertake routine histological, histochemical and immunofluorescent investigations on diagnostic tissue specimens in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures.
To undertake routine quality control checks prior to releasing cases to pathologists for reportingTo cut high quality frozen sections for urgent diagnosis or immunofluorescent technique.
To have precise pipetting skills where accuracy and precision are required.
Job description
Job responsibilities To perform independent dissection of complex specimens that fall within the RCPath designation of category A, B and C and a range of simple category D & E specimens. Be responsible for the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, methods and practices for the section as appropriate. Maintain expert knowledge of current technological and scientific developments. Senior point of contact for emergencies in the designated area. Maintain continual professional education and promote lifelong learning for managed staff. To work to the defined quality standards for all aspects of the service e.g. United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and all the standards this encompasses. The post holder will be expected to work with the Advanced Scientist Dissector responsible for Specimen Reception and Dissection regarding supervision of staff and scheduling of dissection sessions. To deliver training to Biomedical Scientist staff to maintain relevant training records both for the dissection section and within general Histology. To create, maintain and review relevant Standard Operating Procedures. This includes writing Standard Operating Procedures electronically using the document control procedure To promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.
To deputise for the Cellular Pathology training officer To assist with aspects of Health and Safety monitoring and Risk Assessments. To ensure all equipment and procedures are fit for purpose. To promote equality and diversity in your working life ensuring that all the staff you work with feel valued and treated in a fair and equitable manner.
Help to deliver on training plans and objectives set out by the Advanced Scientist Dissector and Cellular Pathology Training Manager.
To participate in the routine work of all sections of the department to provide our users with accurate and timely results.
To perform both routine tasks covering a variety of analytical equipment and manual techniques.
To ensure that all tasks are performed in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and regulations to ensure a high quality service at all times.
To ensure that equipment is properly maintained on a day to day basis and operated in accordance with laboratory and manufacturers SOPs.
To be fully conversant with all forms of automated equipment within the Department, including being able to troubleshoot to ensure minimum downtime as consequence of minorbreakdowns/ malfunctions The documentation of specimens, including the entry of computerised records.
The handling, processing and disposal of histological and cytological material including the sensitive disposal of products of conception Provide assistance to Consultant Histopathologists with regard to specimen dissection and sampling of diagnostic material. The embedding and orientation of tissue samples selected for diagnostic evaluation requiring knowledge and experience of histological and anatomical structure.
The production of microscopical preparations requiring extensive hand and eye coordination to produce high quality diagnostic sections using complex, skilled microtomy and handling techniques, for both paraffin wax and urgent diagnostic frozen sections.
The preparation of routine stains, working solutions and reagents in order to perform routine and specialised histological, histochemical and immunocytochemical investigationsTo undertake routine histological, histochemical and immunofluorescent investigations on diagnostic tissue specimens in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures.
To undertake routine quality control checks prior to releasing cases to pathologists for reportingTo cut high quality frozen sections for urgent diagnosis or immunofluorescent technique.
To have precise pipetting skills where accuracy and precision are required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMSc in Biomedical Science or equivalentRegistration with HCPC Biomedical Scientist. Evidence of ongoing CPDIBMS Diploma of expert practice (DEP) in Histological dissection or significant relevant experience of dissection of RCPATH category B & C specimensDesirableOther relevant courses with regards to H&S, supervision, quality or training ASD in Specimen Dissection
Experience
EssentialExperience in dissection including significant practical experience of dissection of category B & C specimens. Experience and advanced knowledge of a range of histology techniques Previous experience as a Band 6 BMS in cellular Pathology, working in a specialist or team leader role on a regular basisExperience of training staff in histological procedures. DesirableExperience of category D&E specimen dissection
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMSc in Biomedical Science or equivalentRegistration with HCPC Biomedical Scientist. Evidence of ongoing CPDIBMS Diploma of expert practice (DEP) in Histological dissection or significant relevant experience of dissection of RCPATH category B & C specimensDesirableOther relevant courses with regards to H&S, supervision, quality or training ASD in Specimen Dissection
Experience
EssentialExperience in dissection including significant practical experience of dissection of category B & C specimens. Experience and advanced knowledge of a range of histology techniques Previous experience as a Band 6 BMS in cellular Pathology, working in a specialist or team leader role on a regular basisExperience of training staff in histological procedures.
DesirableExperience of category D&E specimen dissectionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xgikmsk For further information please see
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