Biomedical Scientist- Advanced Practitioner Lead; Dissection

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2 Biomedical Scientist – Advanced Practitioner Lead (Dissection) band 8A

Cellular Pathology Department – NHS Lothian

Permanent post, 36 hrs/week (Monday - Friday)

Salary Scale band 8A: £65,125 - £70,303 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified individuals with advanced dissection skills to apply for Advanced Practitioner Lead (Dissection) posts within Cellular Pathology. These successful candidates will work alongside Consultant Histopathologists to support the department’s requirements to dissect complex specimens. In addition, successful candidates will work with many colleagues within dissection areas and management colleagues outside of dissection areas.

• Support the department’s requirements to dissect complex specimens in collaboration with Consultant Histopathologists.
• Work with colleagues within dissection areas and management colleagues outside of dissection areas.
• Support dissection training, including competency assessment of colleagues and IBMS portfolio submission.
• Provide evidence of SOP and QMS involvement.

• HCPC registered, educated to MSc level in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent, with current appropriate substantial experience within Pathology services.
• Significant evidenced experience in Histological Dissection is required.
• Completion and award of an IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.
• Evidence of the IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Histological Dissection; if not in possession, required to complete within 4 years of appointment.
• Evidence of active participation in Continuing Professional Development.

The Cellular Pathology Department operates across three sites in Lothian; the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh (RIE) and Bioquarter, and Western General Hospital (WGH) sites for medical reporting but dissection is based at the RIE and WGH. Successful candidates would be expected to work on rotation at both the RIE and WGH sites. The majority of laboratory preparatory services are based at the RIE, with reception and specialised services such as EM at the WGH.

There is a supported satellite lab at Lauriston Building for Mohs provision. Mortuary or body store provision is provided at the RIE, WGH and SJH sites.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Amanda Malham, Healthcare Science Manager:
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