Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 200-STG-713108-7273905-D
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St. George's Hospital, Cellular Pathology Department, Jenner wing, Basement
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £56,276 - £63,176 Per annum pro-rata incl HCAS (Inner)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Biomedical Scientist – Histology Specimen Dissection
Band 7
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the Cellular Pathology Department for 2 full time specimen dissectors. The post holder(s) will have appropriate skills to support our Technical Leads across a number of specialist sections of this division.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for these vacancies within the Histopathology Laboratory in our busy but friendly department.
We are looking for enthusiastic, and hard working BMS's who should be HCPC registered and have considerable experience working in a diagnostic histopathology laboratory.
The post holder(s) are expected to participate, as appropriate, in regional and national groups to develop guidelines and support development of Cellular Pathology provision across the London 5 network.
The department is an approved training laboratory and has full accreditation. We encourage personal development and actively support the IBMS CPD scheme by holding regular meetings and encouraging attendance at external meetings. Participation in further studies will be supported.
This post is based at St. George’s Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when necessary.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.
2. To undertake the day-to-day management of a section within the laboratory under the direction of a line manager.
3. Contribute to providing a professional clinical technical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
4. To provide the necessary training and supervision to staff within the section.
5. To actively participate in the extended BMS role of histology specimen dissection. As a guide working time will be approximately apportioned as a Specimen dissector. This will encompass B-E grade specimens, routine Advanced BMS duties including acting as the designated person responsible for managing and co-ordinating activities within the cut-up or routine section of the Histopathology Laboratory (this role may be shared with other Advanced BMS posts).
The post-holder responsibilities will include provision of advanced technical support, supervision, training, and management to provide a technical service that meet the Trust and national standards.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
Working for our organisation
South West London Pathology
An award winning NHS partnership providing a highly dependable, clinically assured and cost effective diagnostic pathology service.
South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Histology Specimen Dissection
25. Participate in the surgical dissection of diagnostic B-E graded histopathology specimens (range will be dependent on experience, knowledge but also consultants discretion) which will encompass the following:
- Evaluate clinical information on histopathology request cards and understand specimen idiosyncrasies.
- Macroscopically examine, describe and photograph specimens where necessary.
- Dissect and select relevant material for histological processing.
- Select appropriate preparatory procedures to aid diagnostic interpretation e.g. decalcification etc.
- Provide a provisional diagnostic macroscopic report dictation.
- Be able to recall complex specimens with clarity, or have supporting evidence of dissection in way of drawings or pictures.
**Please refer to the attached job description and specification for more information**
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histology or equivalent experience
- Equivalent experience at masters level
Desirable criteria
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Excellent working knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of ability to problem solve
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
- Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
- Knowledge of quality control and assurance
Desirable criteria
- Experience of training laboratory staff
- Experience of clinical governance issues
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written 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
- Experience of IQC and/or EQA review
Other relevant requirements
Essential criteria
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Able to perform light physical work
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected].
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dalian Beaver
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 725 4997
- Additional information
Samantha Steer - Technical Lead (Main Lab)
Telephone: 0208 725 5254
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