Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity as Specialist
Biomedical Scientist at Wycombe Hospital in the Histopathology Department of
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. You will be work as registered Biomedical
Scientist, supporting Senior and Lead Biomedical Scientists while leading the
day-to-day management and direction of established workflows within designated
laboratory sections. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of an
efficient, effective, and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service, overseeing
Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and Medical Laboratory
Assistants.
Main duties of the job
As a
Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will act as deputy to the Senior
Biomedical Scientist when required and take responsibility for managing
section-specific workflow during your allocated rota, including coordinating
work allocation and break times and adapting plans to meet service demands. You
will ensure all laboratory activity meets UKAS ISO 15189:2012 requirements,
with all work quality-controlled to the appropriate standard prior to release.
You will identify, document, and resolve quality issues, escalating concerns
appropriately in line with governance procedures. You will also be required to
hold and maintain the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology to
support advanced professional practice. You will also support and contribute to
staff training and competency, ensuring practice is appropriate to role
requirements, and be involved in the production of high-quality histological
stained sections from surgical and post-mortem tissues to support consultant pathologists
in diagnostic decision-making.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To provide senior technical expertise across specialist laboratory areas,
including histology, immunocytochemistry, frozen sections, molecular
techniques, and digital pathology, supporting complex diagnostic workflows and
service resilience.
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To lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical or process-related
issues, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and
escalating unresolved matters appropriately to maintain service continuity.
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To support the introduction and validation of new techniques, equipment,
and technologies, contributing to method development, verification
documentation, and safe implementation within routine practice.
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To ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements,
including COSHH, risk assessments, safe handling of hazardous substances, and
maintaining clean, safe, and well-organised work areas.
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To undertake designated specialist responsibilities within the laboratory,
such as digital pathology oversight, quality management systems, HTA
compliance, IT systems support, immunocytochemistry controls, or special stains
governance.
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To contribute to audit, governance, and continuous improvement activities,
including participation in internal and external audits, investigation of
non-conformities, and supporting corrective and preventative actions through
quality systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To provide senior technical expertise across specialist laboratory areas,
including histology, immunocytochemistry, frozen sections, molecular
techniques, and digital pathology, supporting complex diagnostic workflows and
service resilience.
-
To lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical or process-related
issues, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and
escalating unresolved matters appropriately to maintain service continuity.
-
To support the introduction and validation of new techniques, equipment,
and technologies, contributing to method development, verification
documentation, and safe implementation within routine practice.
-
To ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements,
including COSHH, risk assessments, safe handling of hazardous substances, and
maintaining clean, safe, and well-organised work areas.
-
To undertake designated specialist responsibilities within the laboratory,
such as digital pathology oversight, quality management systems, HTA
compliance, IT systems support, immunocytochemistry controls, or special stains
governance.
-
To contribute to audit, governance, and continuous improvement activities,
including participation in internal and external audits, investigation of
non-conformities, and supporting corrective and preventative actions through
quality systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification.
- Completed Specialist Portfolio with relevant histology experience.
- Minimum two years post-registration diagnostic pathology experience.
- Experience of standard diagnostic methods and active CPD participation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification.
- Completed Specialist Portfolio with relevant histology experience.
- Minimum two years post-registration diagnostic pathology experience.
- Experience of standard diagnostic methods and active CPD participation.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
