Job overview
Calderdale Royal Hospital is keen to recruit a Specialist Biomedical Scientist with expert skills and knowledge in Histological Dissection or to develop the skills required for this role as a trainee.
The Cellular Pathology laboratory prepares samples for histology, non-gynae cytology, and andrology. We also have a mortuary facility at Calderdale and Huddersfield.
The successful applicant will hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology or MSc in Cellular Pathology and IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection and must be flexible to work early and weekend shifts.
The work involves rotating and maintaining competence in all areas of Cellular Pathology and if required to complete the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection within a 3-year timescale.
There will be a requirement to cross site to Huddersfield.
Main duties of the job
To act in a scientific role and to carry out all routine investigations within the department, following such training as may be necessary, ensuring the quality of the service. To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs by providing specialist knowledge and technical skills to process, analyse, understand and interpret results of diagnostic tests.
Under supervision, examine, prepare for dissection, and dissect a range of specimens commensurate with the appointees training and experience along guidelines set by the consultant histopathologists. Rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department to include histology, andrology, non-gynae cytology and mortuary.
To train junior members of staff, be involved with service development through laboratory and clinical audit.
Continuous professional development will be essential for this post and further study will be encouraged. To take part in the extended working rota of the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for a detailed description of main tasks and responsibilities.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC
- Degree in Biomedical Science
- IBMS Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology, MSc in cellular pathology or equivalence
- A member of the IBMS
- Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications related to cellular pathology
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Significant recent post registration experience in cellular pathology
- Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
- Experience of Category A specimen dissection
- Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA
Desirable
- Experience of Category B&C specimen dissection
- Andrology experience
- Experience of leading a team
- Specialist cellular pathology training/ experience provided by reference laboratory/ external courses/ examination.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist Expert Practitioner in Dissection with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Huddersfield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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