# 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 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - no weekend working)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-06T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-23T09:13:00.663Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Buckinghamshire/High_Wycombe/Buckinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Cellular_Pathology_Histology/Cellular_Pathology_Histology-v8112979
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8112979?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 work with the Head BMS in the development of the Digital Pathology system, working to introduce AI algorithms and digital MDT’s.

The post holder will oversee the Special Stains section, participating in the creation of training and creation of training materials.

Additional duties may include routine BMS Band 7 duties

### Main duties of the job

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.

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.

The post holder will work with the Head BMS in the development of the Digital Pathology system, working to introduce AI algorithms and digital MDT’s.

The post holder will oversee the Special Stains section, participating in the creation of training and creation of training materials.

### 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.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on \[email protected\] quoting the vacancy reference number.

## Person Specification

### Essential

**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

### Education, Qualification & Training

**Essential**

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

**Desirable**

- Experience of mentoring/ training of others

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 200.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10410307)
- [person specification (pdf, 400.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10410308)

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