Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology

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

Job Roles & 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 Specifications & Qualifications
  
  
• 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
  
  NHS Professionals Limited
  
  Location
  
  Wycombe General Hospital, Queen Alexandra Roadm,
  High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2TT