Expert Practitioner - Histological Dissection
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, L7 8YEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) is seeking to appoint a substantive Expert Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Histological Dissection) within LC...
Expert Practitioners perform complex scientific procedures, interpreting biological samples that support the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disease, including cancer. They dissect a wide range of histological specimens (Categories A-C) and selected Category D-E specimens in line with training and competence, while supporting the departmental cut-up rota. They maintain and develop expertise throughout their career. The role includes managing specimen reception or dissection laboratories to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service. Working with expert dissectors, advanced practitioners, and consultant pathologists, they uphold ISO15189 standards and lead training for biomedical scientists, laboratory technicians, and medical specialist trainees.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Other
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates a high level of resilience and ability to deal with distressing and stressful circumstances
- Able to maintain concentration for long periods of time in order to produce timely, accurate clinically focussed work
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills at all levels of organisation
- Able to write complex documents with clarity and precision
Qualifications
Essential
- BMS Diploma of Expert practice in Histological Dissection
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
- MSc (or equivalent) in relevant specialty
- Member of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Desirable: - Post-graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 24 months dissection experience including benign and malignant resections
- Competency assessments for RCPath specimen types Cat A-C in all specialties demonstrated
- Evidence of training Biomedical Scientists and junior medical staff
- Experience of leadership and management within a Pathology setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive CPD portfolio in relevant specialty
- Up to date knowledge of Royal College of Pathologists guidelines for specimen dissection
- Up to date knowledge of Evidence based national and international patient care pathways
- Understanding of Health & Safety requirements in laboratory
- Understanding of up to date UKAS/ISO15189 or equivalent standards for medical laboratory accreditation
Skills
Essential
- Advanced macroscopic tissue recognition and dissection skills
- Evidence of ability to order appropriate ancillary tests (e.g. fresh tissue collection)
- Able to produce high quality macroscopic descriptions for clinicians in all Trusts in a timely fashion meeting departmental KPI's
- Autonomy in dissection of comprehensive range of surgical specimens (Category A-C)
- Able to manage and prioritise the work of the dissection room.
- Assessment of the suitability of set procedures for any given specimen and using judgement to carry out alternatives.
- Able to organise own workload and do so under pressure
- Able to obtain appropriate biological control material, use of other specific control measures where appropriate and complete the validation of such material
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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