Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology

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.

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• 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.