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Essential
26 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Excellent communication skills
- Other
Demonstrates a high level of resilience and ability to deal with distressing and stressful circumstances
- Other
Able to maintain concentration for long periods of time in order to produce timely, accurate clinically focussed work
- Other
Demonstrates excellent communication skills at all levels of organisation
- Other
Able to write complex documents with clarity and precision
- Skills
Advanced macroscopic tissue recognition and dissection skills
- Skills
Evidence of ability to order appropriate ancillary tests (e.g. fresh tissue collection)
- Skills
Able to produce high quality macroscopic descriptions for clinicians in all Trusts in a timely fashion meeting departmental KPI’s
- Skills
Autonomy in dissection of comprehensive range of surgical specimens (Category A-C)
- Skills
Able to manage and prioritise the work of the dissection room.
- Skills
Assessment of the suitability of set procedures for any given specimen and using judgement to carry out alternatives.
- Skills
Able to organise own workload and do so under pressure
- Skills
Able to obtain appropriate biological control material, use of other specific control measures where appropriate and complete the validation of such material
- Knowledge
Evidence of comprehensive CPD portfolio in relevant specialty
- Knowledge
Up to date knowledge of Royal College of Pathologists guidelines for specimen dissection
- Knowledge
Up to date knowledge of Evidence based national and international patient care pathways
- Knowledge
Understanding of Health & Safety requirements in laboratory
- Knowledge
Understanding of up to date UKAS/ISO15189 or equivalent standards for medical laboratory accreditation
- Experience
Minimum 24 months dissection experience including benign and malignant resections
- Experience
Competency assessments for RCPath specimen types Cat A-C in all specialties demonstrated
- Experience
Evidence of training Biomedical Scientists and junior medical staff
- Experience
Experience of leadership and management within a Pathology setting
- Qualifications
BMS Diploma of Expert practice in Histological Dissection
- Qualifications
HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
- Qualifications
MSc (or equivalent) in relevant specialty
- Qualifications
Member of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Post-graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
Job overview
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) is seeking to appoint an substantive Expert Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Histological Dissection) within LCL. This is an excellent opportunity to join the largest provider of specialist histological pathology services in Cheshire and Merseyside. This post is only open to internal candidates.
The successful candidate will be a registered Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with a significant background in histopathology dissection and hold an IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) in Histological Dissection. We are seeking a strong leader with attention to detail and an innovation mindset.
Candidates who do not hold a DEP (dissection) are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be supported with training appointed under Annex 21 terms and conditions.
In addition to the dissection role, the candidate will be involved in the leadership and management for the Postmortem Laboratory Team and will have staff management responsibilities.
We're looking for people who see opportunities to innovate and lead, and who recognise that behind every sample is a patient. If you're someone who inspires those around you and is a true 'team player', we want to hear from you.
Interested candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit our new state of the art laboratory. Please note that our BMS dissection roles and scope of responsibility are currently under review.
Main duties of the job
Expert Practitioners undertake a wide range of complex scientific procedures which result in the correct interpretation of biological samples. Their decisions contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases, including cancer, and the investigation of other pathological processes. They dissect the full range of histological specimens from all specialties (Category A-C) and may dissect select specimens from all specialities, as per training and competence (Cat D-E).
The Expert Practitioner will provide support to the medical staff by participating in the weekly pan-departmental cut-up rota. They will continue to develop their learning and hone their skills throughout their tenure.
In addition to their dissection role, the successful candidate will take responsibility in the management of the specimen reception team, ensuring effective processes are in place to provide timely specimen flow and the highest quality service according to HTA guidelines.
Together with a team of expert and advanced dissectors, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring quality practices are adhered to in line with ISO15189 and ensure training for biomedical scientists and laboratory technicians is prioritised within their team.
Additionally, the post holder will collaborate with our advanced practitioners and consultant pathologists to assist with the training of medical specialist trainees where appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Undertake a wide range of complex scientific procedures which result in the interpretation of biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes. They will dissect the full range of specimens from all specialties (Category A-C) as required and competent and may dissect select specimens from all specialties as per training and competence (Cat D-E). Communicate using a wide range of complex scientific and medical terminology to clinical colleagues including pathologists, surgeons and radiologists ensuring full comprehension and appropriate action. Play a lead role in the education, training and development of Biomedical Scientists and junior medical staff in the macroscopic description, dissection and sampling of specimens. Play an active role in the service's training and education programme Plays an active role in coordination and management of collection of tissue for research purposes.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Senior Biomedical Scientist - Dissector with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Oct 2026.
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