# Senior Biomedical Scientist BMS dissector - Histopathology

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Town:** Aylesbury
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 pa pro rata, dependant on number of years experience
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 21.5 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday - no weekend working)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-23T09:12:58.089Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Buckinghamshire/High_Wycombe/Buckinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Cellular_Pathology_Histology/Cellular_Pathology_Histology-v8112906
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8112906?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The post holder will participate in the dissection of categories A-E histopathology specimens as per RCPath guidelines and departmental SOPs and be included in the resident doctor dissection rota.

The post holder will participate in the development of the specimen dissectors as directed by the Specialty doctors and consultants.

Additional duties may include routine BMS Band 7 duties

### Main duties of the job

Histology Specimen Dissection

- Participate in the dissection of categories A-E histopathology specimens as per RCPath
- Macroscopically examine, describe and photograph specimens where necessary
- Dissect and select relevant material for histological processing to enable accurate diagnosis of disease in the subsequent histology sections.
- Select appropriate preparatory procedures to aid diagnostic interpretation e.g. decalcification etc.
- In co-operation with the Departmental Training Officer and Specialty doctors to train trainee BMS dissectors in dissection, to assist with theoretical aspects and the selection of cases for review with consultants or specialty doctors.
- To assist and oversee the completion of portfolio paperwork and liaise with the Dissection lead in Oxford University hospital for oversight of the completion of the academic side of the portfolio.
- To update Head BMS with training progress
- Mentor or teach lower grade staff via tutorials, slide sessions and lectures
- Participate in the planning, production and delivery of lectures required for the in -house training
- Assesses the knowledge and proficiency of staff working in area of responsibility, highlighting training needs to the manager as necessary.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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## Person Specification

### essential

**Essential**

- Has IMBS Diploma of expert practice in Specimen Dissection
- Experience of Specimen Dissection in practice
- Demonstrable understanding of wide ranging Histological processes
- Evidence of CPD

**Desirable**

- Experience of mentoring/ training of others
- Evidence of laboratory leadership
- Evidence of CPD
- evidence of in depth technical knowledge

### Education, Qualification & Training

**Essential**

- IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice – Specimen Dissection
- Demonstrable understanding of wide ranging Histological processes
- Evidence of BMS specimen dissection

**Desirable**

- Experience of mentoring/ training of others

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 200.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10408175)
- [person specification (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10408176)
- [functional requirements form (pdf, 192.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10479144)

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