Senior Biomedical Scientist BMS Dissector – Histopathology: Sponsorship Available

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Job summary

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.

Person Specification

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

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

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: 20 August 2026

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