Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology

Job summaryWe 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 jobAs 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 usHere 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 challengesWork-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leaveOpportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you wantDetailsDate posted21 April 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary
25.76 an hour

Rates are inclusive of Base Rate + Holiday Pay

ContractBankWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberM0042-87422Job locationsWycombe General HospitalQueen Alexandra RoadHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2TTJob descriptionJob 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., 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

EssentialHCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.Biomedical Science degree or equivalent pleted Specialist Portfolio with relevant histology experience.Minimum two years post-registration diagnostic pathology experience.Experience of standard diagnostic methods and active CPD participation., EssentialHCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.Biomedical Science degree or equivalent pleted 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 CheckThis 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS Professionals LimitedAddressWycombe General HospitalQueen Alexandra RoadHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2TTEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNHS Professionals LimitedAddressWycombe General HospitalQueen Alexandra RoadHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2TTEmployer's website