Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist – Specimen Dissection: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Prior to completing the application, you must read the advert, JD and person specification. You must state how you meet the criteria and include answers to the questions set below. If you fail to answer specified questions in your application, you will not be shortlisted.

This is a cross-site Cellular Pathology role based at BHH involving the organisation of histology specimen receptions and trimming rooms and will focus largely on advanced Biomedical Scientist dissection.

The post is suited to an experienced, Specialist Biomedical Scientist seeking a new challenge in a large specialist centre. In total histology process c. 100k requests/year across all sites. Applicants should have existing evidence of extensive specimen dissection competency including complex resection specimens. Current advanced BMS dissection supports breast and GI teams and bone and soft tissue.

Cellular Pathology is a diagnostic laboratory operating within UHB Pathology. The Department houses several sub-specialities including histopathology, cytopathology, EM, muscle biopsy services, molecular pathology, musculoskeletal pathology, as well as a PM room and mortuary. The laboratory receives a wide range of samples covering most clinical specialities except paediatrics.

The Department is led by both a Clinical Service Lead and a Head Biomedical Scientist covering Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull, and QEHB sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join the Senior Biomedical Scientist dissection team in the histology specimen receptions/dissection rooms. This will also include offering specialist advice to staff and service users; first-line staff management (incl. rostering, delivering training/development and performance management); management of materials; representation at relevant specialist meetings. An on-call service is provided which the post holder will participate in as part of a rotation.

The post holder will have significant demonstrable experience of working in a busy dissection room and will be expected to undertake self-directed learning as part of a formal development plan. They must have knowledge of all aspects of health and safety associated with laboratory procedures and will have a keen eye for detail and a desire to expand and develop the service.

All HCPC registered staff are expected to maintain evidence of CPD which should be up to date and relevant to their post. The Department supports training and development and participation in e.g. advanced IBMS qualifications would be considered where applicable.

Questions to be answered within application:

*Briefly describe your histological dissection experience including competencies or qualifications held and describe the range of more complex specimens that you are actively dissecting

*Describe your involvement and experience with a QMS

*Describe your involvement and experience with staff training/supervision

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
  • Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines

Desirable

  • Attended formal management course.
  • Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional Development
  • Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration
  • Significant post registration experience in a specific laboratory discipline
  • A specialised knowledge of biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field
  • Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Practices laboratory health and safety
  • Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
  • HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
  • Experience of working in a busy dissection room
  • Experience in dissecting a wide range of specimen.

Desirable

  • Evidence of supervisory role or experience
  • Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
  • Evidence of HR and Personnel experience
  • Experience in prepping and dissecting complex specimens.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Ability to work shifts to support 24/7 laboratory service provision on UHB Laboratory facilities.
  • Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 27 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit uhb.tal.net.