Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology (Dissection)
LocationGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/3/2026
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Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£45,900
(£23.54 per hour)
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Description
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience in Cellular Pathology dissection.
Successful candidates may be required to deputise for Senior/ Lead Biomedical Scientists, taking the lead in the main laboratory sections; biopsy transfer/dissection, routine histopathology, immunohistochemistry and in addition digital pathology.
Candidates should meet the full criteria of the Specialist BMS Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification and have attained the IBMS DEP (dissection expert practice) or at least working towards it.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service. To understand, organise and perform competently a range of laboratory procedures, either singly or as part of a team, that equate to the training and qualifications of a
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS. You will be required to attain proficiency in the relevant areas of Cellular Pathology.
Required to deputise for Senior BMS staff in their absence and take lead responsibility for a specialist section of the department, as required.
Working for our organisation
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience in Cellular Pathology dissection.
Successful candidates may be required to deputise for Senior/ Lead Biomedical Scientists, taking the lead in the main laboratory sections; biopsy transfer/dissection, routine histopathology, immunohistochemistry and in addition digital pathology.
Candidates should meet the full criteria of the Specialist BMS Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification and have attained the IBMS DEP (dissection expert practice) or at least working towards it.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service. To understand, organise and perform competently a range of laboratory procedures, either singly or as part of a team, that equate to the training and qualifications of a
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS. You will be required to attain proficiency in the relevant areas of Cellular Pathology.
Required to deputise for Senior BMS staff in their absence and take lead responsibility for a specialist section of the department, as required.
Working for our organisation
The Trust
Our two Hospitals, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford are just a 30 minute drive apart. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care
The Area
We are ideally located between the north and the south, making travelling around the UK extremely easy. As well as being only a short distance from major cities and busy transport links including Birmingham airport, our county also borders with beautiful North Wales which is abundant in outdoor activities, brilliant beaches and thrilling scenery.
Shrewsbury is a beautiful medieval town, rich in heritage and interesting sights. There are an abundance of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and place of interest making it a lovely place to live.
Our Cellular Pathology department also has an offsite laboratory at the Robert Jones and Agnes orthopaedic hospital, there may be some requirement to work across both sites. Cellular Pathology is also undergoing a review of workforce as we move towards a 7 day service. Weekend working, on a rotational basis, is a requirement of the role.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Our two Hospitals, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford are just a 30 minute drive apart. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care
The Area
We are ideally located between the north and the south, making travelling around the UK extremely easy. As well as being only a short distance from major cities and busy transport links including Birmingham airport, our county also borders with beautiful North Wales which is abundant in outdoor activities, brilliant beaches and thrilling scenery.
Shrewsbury is a beautiful medieval town, rich in heritage and interesting sights. There are an abundance of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and place of interest making it a lovely place to live.
Our Cellular Pathology department also has an offsite laboratory at the Robert Jones and Agnes orthopaedic hospital, there may be some requirement to work across both sites. Cellular Pathology is also undergoing a review of workforce as we move towards a 7 day service. Weekend working, on a rotational basis, is a requirement of the role.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.