Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology

We 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 job

As 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 us

Here 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 challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

21 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£25.76 an hour

Rates are inclusive of Base Rate + Holiday Pay

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-87422

Job locations

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP11 2TT

Job 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.

Job 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification.
• Completed Specialist Portfolio with relevant histology experience.
• Minimum two years post-registration diagnostic pathology experience.
• Experience of standard diagnostic methods and active CPD participation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification.
• Completed 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 Check

This 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 convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job 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.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification.
• Completed Specialist Portfolio with relevant histology experience.
• Minimum two years post-registration diagnostic pathology experience.
• Experience of standard diagnostic methods and active CPD participation.