Specialist Biomedical Scientist Expert Practitioner in Dissection

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Expert Practitioner in Dissection NHS AfC:
Band 6

Main area Biomedical Sciences Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Occasional Saturday Working) Job
-FSS
3097-B

• Full time
• Flexible working

Employer:

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Site:
Calderdale Royal Hospital, Town:
Halifax

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata, Salary period:
Yearly. Closing: 19/07/2026 23:59. Interview date: 01/08/2026

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Calderdale Royal Hospital is keen to recruit a Specialist Biomedical Scientist with expert skills and knowledge in Histological Dissection or to develop the skills required for this role as a trainee.

The Cellular Pathology laboratory prepares samples for histology, non-gynae cytology, and andrology. We also have a mortuary facility at Calderdale and Huddersfield.

The successful applicant will hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology or MSc in Cellular Pathology and IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection and must be flexible to work early and weekend shifts.

The work involves rotating and maintaining competence in all areas of Cellular Pathology and if required to complete the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection within a 3-year timescale.

There will be a requirement to cross site to Huddersfield.

• To act in a scientific role and to carry out all routine investigations within the department, following such training as may be necessary, ensuring the quality of the service. To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs by providing specialist knowledge and technical skills to process, analyse, understand and interpret results of diagnostic tests.

• Under supervision, examine, prepare for dissection, and dissect a range of specimens commensurate with the appointee's training and experience along guidelines set by the consultant histopathologists. Rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department to include histology, andrology, non-gynae cytology and mortuary.

• To train junior members of staff, be involved with service development through laboratory and clinical audit.

• Continuous professional development will be essential for this post and further study will be encouraged. To take part in the extended working rota of the department.

• Registration with the HCPC
• Degree in Biomedical Science
• IBMS Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology, MSc in cellular pathology or equivalence
• A member of the IBMS
• Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department
• Post graduate qualifications related to cellular pathology

• Significant recent post registration experience in cellular pathology
• Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
• Experience of Category A specimen dissection
• Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA
• Experience of Category B&C specimen dissection
• Andrology experience
• Experience of leading a team
• Specialist cellular pathology training/experience provided by reference laboratory/ external courses/ examination.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills