Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 21/04/2026
- Closes
- 21/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the Histopathology Department at Wycombe Hospital. You will support Senior and Lead Biomedical Scientists, managing day-to-day workflows and ensuring an efficient Cellular Pathology service. Responsibilities include overseeing Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and Medical Laboratory Assistants. You will also act as deputy to the Senior Biomedical Scientist when required, coordinating work allocation and ensuring compliance with UKAS ISO 15189:2012 requirements.
Essential criteria
- 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.
- 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.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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NHS Professionals Limited
Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology
The closing date is 21 October 2026
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
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