Biomedical Scientist - Expert Scientist Dissector
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with extensive experience in Cellular Pathology, specifically in histological dissection. The role involves supporting consultant histopathologists, completing dissection of various specimens, and developing protocols. You will also be responsible for training BMS team members in dissection and contributing to service development and quality within the dissection area. Candidates must hold or be working towards the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.
Essential criteria
- HCPC accredited Biomedical Science degree
- HCPC registration
- DEP in Histological Dissection
Desirable criteria
- Leader and Management Qualification
- Microtomy, Embedding... etc
- Experience of training and/or mentoring
- Dissection of specimens category A-C
- Computer Literacy
- Good understanding of the Q-Pulse Quality platform
- HCPC accredited Biomedical Science degree
- HCPC registration
- DEP in Histological Dissection
- Leader and Management Qualification
- Microtomy, Embedding... etc
- Experience of training and/or mentoring
- Dissection of specimens category A-C
- Computer Literacy
- Good understanding of the Q-Pulse Quality platform
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical Scientist - Expert Scientist Dissector
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified BMS for the role of Expert Scientist Dissector. You will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with extensive experience in Cellular Pathology with a membership or Fellowship with the IBMS. You will have completed or be working towards the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.
The role of an Expert Scientist dissector will predominantly be based within cutup, supporting the service, along side our Consultant Histopathologists and Specialist Trainees. Completing dissection of a range of Histopathology sub-specialties and achieving/maintaining competency in the dissection of category A, B and C specimens.
You will develop agreed protocols and policies and co-ordinate their implementation in the specimen reception and dissection area.
You will play a key role in service development for the dissection area, striving for and maintaining best practise. In liaison with the senior BMS team, the post holder will ensure a timely workflow and assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
You will be active in the training of BMS team members learning dissection both at in-house level and DEP level.
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