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Specialist Biomedical Scientist HistopathologyNHS Professionals Limited • High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology

NHS Professionals Limited • High Wycombe, United Kingdom
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity as Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Wycombe Hospital in the Histopathology Department of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. You will be work as registered Biomedical Scientist, supporting Senior and Lead Biomedical Scientists while leading the day-to-day management and direction of established workflows within designated laboratory sections. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of an efficient, effective, and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service, overseeing Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will act as deputy to the Senior Biomedical Scientist when required and take responsibility for managing section-specific workflow during your allocated rota, including coordinating work allocation and break times and adapting plans to meet service demands. You will ensure all laboratory activity meets UKAS ISO 15189:2012 requirements, with all work quality-controlled to the appropriate standard prior to release. You will identify, document, and resolve quality issues, escalating concerns appropriately in line with governance procedures. You will also be required to hold and maintain the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology to support advanced professional practice. You will also support and contribute to staff training and competency, ensuring practice is appropriate to role requirements, and be involved in the production of high-quality histological stained sections from surgical and post-mortem tissues to support consultant pathologists in diagnostic decision-making.

About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Date posted 21 April 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £25.76 an hour
Rates are inclusive of Base Rate + Holiday Pay
Contract Bank
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number M0042-87422
Job locations Wycombe General Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2TT

Job responsibilities
  • To provide senior technical expertise across specialist laboratory areas, including histology, immunocytochemistry, frozen sections, molecular techniques, and digital pathology, supporting complex diagnostic workflows and service resilience.
  • To lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical or process-related issues, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and escalating unresolved matters appropriately to maintain service continuity.
  • To support the introduction and validation of new techniques, equipment, and technologies, contributing to method development, verification documentation, and safe implementation within routine practice.
  • To ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including COSHH, risk assessments, safe handling of hazardous substances, and maintaining clean, safe, and well-organised work areas.
  • To undertake designated specialist responsibilities within the laboratory, such as digital pathology oversight, quality management systems, HTA compliance, IT systems support, immunocytochemistry controls, or special stains governance.
  • To contribute to audit, governance, and continuous improvement activities, including participation in internal and external audits, investigation of non-conformities, and supporting corrective and preventative actions through quality systems.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
  • Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Completed Specialist Portfolio with relevant histology experience.
  • Minimum two years post-registration diagnostic pathology experience.
  • Experience of standard diagnostic methods and active CPD participation.

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name NHS Professionals Limited
Address Wycombe General Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2TT
Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Saifta Ajmeri
saifta.ajmeri@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk
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