Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist - Specimen Dissection

Job summary

Prior to completing the application, you must read the advert, JD and person specification. You must state how you meet the criteria and include answers to the questions set below. If you fail to answer specified questions in your application, you will not be shortlisted.

This is a cross-site Cellular Pathology role based at BHH involving the organisation of histology specimen receptions and trimming rooms and will focus largely on advanced Biomedical Scientist dissection.

The post is suited to an experienced, Specialist Biomedical Scientist seeking a new challenge in a large specialist centre. In total histology process c. 100k requests/year across all sites. Applicants should have existing evidence of extensive specimen dissection competency including complex resection specimens. Current advanced BMS dissection supports breast and GI teams and bone and soft tissue.

The post holder will join the Senior Biomedical Scientist dissection team in the histology specimen receptions/dissection rooms. This will also include offering specialist advice to staff and service users; first-line staff management (incl. rostering, delivering training/development and performance management); management of materials; representation at relevant specialist meetings. An on-call service is provided which the post holder will participate in as part of a rotation.

The post holder will have significant demonstrable experience of working in a busy dissection room and will be expected to undertake self-directed learning as part of a formal development plan. They must have knowledge of all aspects of health and safety associated with laboratory procedures and will have a keen eye for detail and a desire to expand and develop the service.

All HCPC registered staff are expected to maintain evidence of CPD which should be up to date and relevant to their post. The Department supports training and development and participation in e.g. advanced IBMS qualifications would be considered where applicable.

Questions to be answered within application:

• Briefly describe your histological dissection experience including competencies or qualifications held and describe the range of more complex specimens that you are actively dissecting
• Describe your involvement and experience with a QMS
• Describe your involvement and experience with staff training/supervision

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential.

For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Date posted 07 September 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 7

Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number -3

Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
, United Kingdom

* Please Note :
For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

• State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
• Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines

• Attended formal management course.
• Good awareness of current issues…