Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist

Overview

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.

Cellular Pathology is a diagnostic laboratory operating within UHB Pathology. The Department houses several sub-specialities including histopathology, cytopathology, EM, muscle biopsy services, molecular pathology, musculoskeletal pathology, as well as a PM room and mortuary. The laboratory receives a wide range of samples covering most clinical specialities except paediatrics. The Department is led by both a Clinical Service Lead and a Head Biomedical Scientist covering Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull, and QEHB sites.

• Join the Senior Biomedical Scientist dissection team in the histology specimen receptions/dissection rooms.
• Offer specialist advice to staff and service users.
• First‑line staff management, including rostering, delivering training/development, and performance management.
• Manage materials and represent the team at relevant specialist meetings.
• Participate in an on‑call service as part of a rotation.
• Undertake self‑directed learning as part of a formal development plan.

• Experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist with demonstrable experience in a busy dissection room.
• Evidence of extensive specimen dissection competency, including complex resection specimens.
• Current advanced BMS dissection experience supporting breast, GI, bone, and soft tissue teams.
• Knowledge of all aspects of health and safety associated with laboratory procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to expand and develop the service.

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 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.