# Advanced Biomedical Scientist – Histology Specimen Dissection > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-biomedical-scientist-histology-specimen-dissection/7b5664fc-eb1b-44c2-a5a2-517180623dad - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-biomedical-scientist-histology-specimen-dissection/7b5664fc-eb1b-44c2-a5a2-517180623dad.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St George's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Salary:** £58133.00 to £65261.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent: Working toward extended hours - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-14T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-30T09:39:10.411Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8308836 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8308836?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen within the Cellular Pathology Department for a full time specimen dissector. 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. ### Main duties of the job - To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples. - To undertake the day-to-day management of a section within the laboratory under the direction of a line manager. - Contribute to providing a professional clinical technical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department. - To provide the necessary training and supervision to staff within the section. - 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 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities **Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification** 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. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - 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 ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - 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** - Experience of training laboratory staff - Experience of clinical governance issues ### Other relevant requirements **Essential** - Good hand eye co-ordination - Able to perform light physical work - Capable of intense periods of concentration ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - 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** - Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences - IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection ## Documents - [person specification (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10628918) - [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2411) - [swl ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3045) - [advanced biomedical scientist - specimen dissector (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10628917) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.