Job summary
HCPC registered and practicing as a Registered Biomedical Scientist, assisting Senior BMSs, and Lead BMS. Leading in day to day management and directing established workflow practices in individual laboratory sections to ensure an efficient effective and comprehensive service in the Cellular Pathology dept. Overseeing BMS band 5s, Associate Practitioners (AP) and MLAs,

Ensuring the laboratory produces output that fulfil the criteria required by UKAS ISO 15189:2022, ensuring all work is Quality controlled to the correct standards before leaving the laboratory. To ensure all quality issues are resolved and recorded escalating as appropriate.

To assist in the training of staff and ensure all laboratory staff are trained and competent to a level appropriate for their role.

This entails production of histological stained sections of surgical and post mortem tissues, which the consultant pathologist uses in diagnosis.

Please note for the band 6 post - Requires IBMS specialist portfolio in Histology, candidates without this qualification may be considered for a band 5 post

Main duties of the job

• Act as deputy to Senior BMS
• Responsible for the day to day workflow management within the section they are rota into, managing break times and work allocation to members of the team, adapting as required
• Quality Assurance of any tests leaving the laboratory to ensure they are of a high standard and requesting repeat of any tests failing this criteria.
• Participate in training of staff, ensuring training records are updated and any training issues raised with training officer and lead BMS
• Assist in the introduction of new technology or methodologies
• Assist in the introduction of quality improvements
• Trouble shoot and resolve any issues identified during laboratory practices, escalating where necessary
• Participate and ensure that quality processes are adhered to and reported instigating and helping to resolve any non-conformities (CAPA)

About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details
Date posted 06 July 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number 434-SCS8114901-A
Job locations Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP112TT, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Registration with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
• A Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.
• Specialist Portfolio
• Participation in CPD

Experience
Essential

• Experience of standard diagnostic methods in the relevant pathology discipline.
• Significant post registration experience of working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory in the relevant discipline.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential

• Safety regulations relating to safe working in pathology laboratories and categorisation of biological agents according to hazard.
• Follow professional development pathway to maintain and develop relevant skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear communication of result data to other healthcare staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Computer keyboard skills & basic use of Microsoft office suite.
• Good manual dexterity & accurate pipetting skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance processes.

Special Circumstances
Essential

• Willingness/ability to travel to other sites
• Willingness to work internal rotation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP112TT, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Acting Head Biomedical Scientist
Anna Clarke
anna.clarke11@nhs.net