Advanced Scientist Dissector
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-26-0006 |
Summary
Take an active role in departmental education activities including supervision and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Be responsible for the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, methods and practices for the section as appropriate Maintain expert knowledge of current technological and scientific developments. Senior point of contact for emergencies in the designated area. Maintain continual professional education and promote lifelong learning for managed staff. To work to the defined quality standards for all aspects of the service e.g. United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and all the standards this encompasses The post holder will be expected to work with the Dissection lead/Advanced Biomedical Scientist responsible for Specimen Reception and Dissection regarding supervision of staff and scheduling of dissection sessions. To review the performance of staff in consultation with the Quality and Training Manager and make recommendations for development and further training. To provide documentation and quality data as required for the Quality Management System. To deliver training to Biomedical Scientist staff, other staff grades (including medical staff and clinical scientists) and placement students, and to maintain relevant training records both for the dissection section and within general Histology. To participate in research and trials support, including tissue sampling, the evaluation of research portfolios and the provision of tissue for external research and trials. To create, maintain and review relevant Standard Operating Procedures. This includes writing Standard Operating Procedures electronically using the document control procedure To promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training. To assist with aspects of Health and Safety monitoring and Risk Assessments. To ensure all equipment and procedures are fit for purpose. Please see job description/ person specification for further details