Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology
The closing date is 10 May 2026
The Histopathology Department at Dorset County Hospital is looking to recruit a well‑motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team as a Biomedical Scientist. The post is planned as maternity cover on a fixed‑term position with full‑time hours, reporting to the Head Biomedical Scientist / Histopathology Laboratory Manager.
Main Duties
The post holder will be involved with the delivery of routine and urgent histology, non‑gynaecological cytopathology, andrology and immunohistochemistry samples through the laboratory in collaboration with other laboratory staff and department personnel. Once fully trained, the post holder would be expected to lead and be part of the Histopathology team, working as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist within the laboratory to ensure the satisfactory delivery of the complete range of services offered by the histopathology department, in collaboration with other laboratory staff and Consultants.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* HCPC registration
* BSc in Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent
* Evidence of specialist training in Histopathology technical areas
Knowledge & Experience
* At least 1 year Post‑Registration experience in a Histopathology laboratory
* Evidence of CPD
* Evidence of having carried out immunohistochemistry techniques and performed a range of tests appropriate to the post demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail
* Evidence of effective communication with all levels of staff
* Ability to follow and adhere to SOP and local policies
* Evidence of training in tissue transfer
* Evidence of working in an NHS laboratory environment
* Evidence of having carried out Diagnostic Cytology techniques
* Knowledge of COSHH and Risk Assessments required in the laboratory environment
Skills & Abilities
* Evidence of the ability to perform skilled tasks in the Histopathology discipline; Embedding, Microtomy and Microscopy QC
* Evidence of the ability to supervise and train staff to maintain high standards
* Evidence of the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with service users and other members of staff and professionals relevant to laboratory services
* Evidence of ability to plan and prioritise own work
* Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Evidence of awareness of the need to seek timely support from colleagues, and service support, to minimise analytical downtime or to resolve technical problems
Right to Work in the UK
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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