OverviewDetailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

This post is based at St. George''s Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when necessary.

Person specificationQualifications and Training

Essential criteria

MSc in Biomedical Sciences

An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histology or equivalent experience

Equivalent experience at masters level

Desirable criteria

Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences

IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline

Excellent working knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject in relevant discipline

Evidence of continuing professional development

Evidence of ability to problem solve

Knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and procedures

Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control

Knowledge of quality control and assurance

Desirable criteria

Experience of training laboratory staff

Experience of clinical governance issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software

Accuracy and attention to detail

Able to follow written methodologies or protocols

Able to work as part of a team

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

Intermediate level of computer skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Experience of IQC and/or EQA review

Other relevant requirements

Essential criteria

Good hand eye co-ordination

Able to perform light physical work

Capable of intense periods of concentration

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George''s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:

The machine readable zone

An ultra violet image

An infra red image

As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

Disability Advice Line:

SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our

Confidential Disability Advice Line at:

Telephone: 02082963786

Text: 07501066267

Email: esth.dal@nhs.net.

Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.

Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Specimen Dissector (PDF, 496.3KB)

PERSON SPECIFICATION (PDF, 128.6KB)

Referee Contact details form (PDF, 200.6KB)

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