Senior Biomedical Scientist BMS Dissector - Histopathology

Senior Biomedical Scientist BMS Dissector
- Histopathology Band 7

Main area Cellular Pathology
- Histology Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - no weekend working) Job
-SCS
8112979-A

Site Wycombe Hospital Town High Wycombe Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/2026 23:59

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

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We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

The post holder will participate in the dissection of categories A-E histopathology specimens as per RCPath guidelines and departmental SOPs and be included in the resident doctor dissection rota.

The post holder will work with the Head BMS in the development of the Digital Pathology system, working to introduce AI algorithms and digital MDT’s.

The post holder will oversee the Special Stains section, participating in the creation of training and creation of training materials.

Additional duties may include routine BMS Band 7 duties

Participate in the dissection of categories A-E histopathology specimens as per RCPath

Macroscopically examine, describe and photograph specimens where necessary

Dissect and select relevant material for histological processing to enable accurate diagnosis of disease in the subsequent histology sections.

Select appropriate preparatory procedures to aid diagnostic interpretation e.g. decalcification etc.

Mentor or teach lower grade staff via tutorials, slide sessions and lectures

Participate in the planning, production and delivery of lectures required for the in-house training

Assesses the knowledge and proficiency of staff working in area of responsibility, highlighting training needs to the manager as necessary.

The post holder will work with the Head BMS in the development of the Digital Pathology system, working to introduce AI algorithms and digital MDT’s.

The post holder will oversee the Special Stains section, participating in the creation of training and creation of training materials.

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater…