# Advanced Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-practitioner/089536db-acfd-451a-bb34-855bfe39c3f0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-practitioner/089536db-acfd-451a-bb34-855bfe39c3f0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - **Location:** Maidstone - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Annex 21 for those that require development. - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (Some Saturday work may be required.) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-12T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-29T14:50:59.442Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Maidstone/Maidstone_Tunbridge_Wells_NHS_Trust/Cellular_Pathology/Cellular_Pathology-v8037584 - **Employer website:** https://www.mtw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Histology department receives, examines and reports upon a wide range of diagnostic tissue samples. These vary widely in terms of size and complexity. The appropriate examination, dissection and sampling of such samples is essential to accurate and timely diagnosis, particularly as many of these will be cancer cases. Due to the complex nature of this task an advanced understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology is necessary. In addition to these academic requirements a high degree practical skill and experience is essential. An understanding of the distinction between normal variation in tissue and pathological disease is essential so that incidental or unexpected findings of disease can be correctly identified and sampled. Applicants that do not meet the full essential criteria may be considered for Annex 21 developmental role, where full support to complete the necessary criteria will be given. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will hold and maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist (BMS). They will fulfil their dissection duties in accordance with RCPath guidelines and will be required to perform dissection of histological tissue samples, under the supervision of a Consultant Pathologist. They will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work. Because they will be undertaking dissection duties under local agreement it is essential the post holder demonstrates, and maintains, continuing competence through a system of ongoing review which will be overseen by Consultant Histopathologists. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network - Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. For more information on the network please see the attached document Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent organisational skills and ability to work without direct supervision. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. - Evidence of staff leadership and line management - Evidence of involvement in staff training and development with strong supervisory and teaching ability - Basic IT literacy **Desirable** - Understanding of Pathology computer systems - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook - Proficient in use of digital dictation system ### Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist - IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection or equivalent competency in A-C category dissection. - Membership or Fellowship of IBMS (MIBMS or FIBMS) - IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in dissection – or equivalent competency in D and E category dissection. ### Experience/Knowledge **Essential** - Advanced understanding of histopathology and anatomy with up to date knowledge of RCPath guidelines for specimen dissection - Evidence of proficiency in dissecting a wide range of specimen types and pathologies - Understanding of H&S requirements in laboratory - Understanding the basic requirements for laboratory accreditation under ISO15189 **Desirable** - Managing workflow and experience of “lean” working concepts ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 63.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2762) - [tips when completing your application (pdf, 50.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2920) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 232.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10482087) ## 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.