Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Histology
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO6 3LY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C8192-26-0183 |
Summary
The post holder will be required: Technical: To participate in the provision of the Histopathology service, rotating in all areas of the department as required. To undertake preventative maintenance schedules on laboratory instruments prior to use. To prepare and store high-cost reagents for use in laboratory investigations. To perform manual and semi-automated laboratory investigations, in a safe, efficient, and timely manner including tissue transfer and some specimen dissection. To measure and monitor the accuracy of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. To undertake validation of complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols To plan and organise individual work within the demands of the team. To oversee the calibration of laboratory instruments. To act as section lead, reporting to Laboratory Management when quality control procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods. To report to the Histopathology Clinical Lead, Laboratory Management, and other senior staff when there is a situation which may cause a service delivery failure. To participate in the pre-analytical and post-analytical processing of specimens and laboratory results To advise, as necessary, staff and users of the Histopathology service on sample techniques under the supervision of the senior BMS In conjunction with other senior staff invoke corrective action for technical difficulties arising during specimen preparation To process time-sensitive samples and assess suitability of samples provided. Scientific: To participate in method and laboratory instrument evaluation. To participate in research and development. To carry out the above with the aim of maximising the quality of our service and minimising the costs. Clinical: To participate in the processing and reporting of time-sensitive Cellular Pathology samples To participate in the processing and evaluation of Histopathology samples To maintain the nationally required standard by laboratory participation in relevant External Quality Assurance schemes To participate in audits, as required. To ensure Consultant Pathologists are aware of any results requiring urgent clinical action.Laboratory Informatics: To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information. To use the Laboratory Information System according to the authorised protocols. To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases To undertake training to ensure awareness of changes in the information systems. Administrative: To ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standards of UKAS. To assist in preparation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures To participate in the quality management processes To undertake work-file management to ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time. To train, develop and assess the competence of Medical Laboratory Assistants / Associate Practitioners and lower grade Biomedical Scientists if required. To supervise the work performance of Medical Laboratory Assistants and lower grade Biomedical Scientists if required To participate in monitoring supplies of reagents and consumables and assist in the ordering and receipting of stock. General: To perform all duties to the best of the post holders ability under conditions which are often stressful due to time constraints, staffing levels, environmental conditions and nature of samples received. To monitor own test reporting levels in reference to national standards, and to notify laboratory management if uncertainties are encountered. To participate in an annual appraisal and personal development review and appraise lower grade staff. To partake in the departmental out of hours on call service To maintain registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). To maintain professional competence and be aware of developments in areas of responsibility and other biomedical sciences. To demonstrate continual professional development to maintain skills and knowledge and maintain essential skills compliance. To co-operate with other departmental and hospital staff to promote awareness of the professional image of Pathology throughout the Trust. To co-operate with other departmental and hospital staff to promote awareness of the professional image of Pathology throughout the Trust. To deputise for the senior BMS staff, when required. For further information please refer to full job description.