Senior Biomedical Scientist - Dissector

Expert Practitioners undertake a wide range of complex scientific procedures which result in the correct interpretation of biological samples. Their decisions contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases, including cancer, and the investigation of other pathological processes. They dissect the full range of histological specimens from all specialties (Category A-C) and may dissect select specimens from all specialities, as per training and competence (Cat D-E).

The Expert Practitioner will provide support to the medical staff by participating in the weekly pan-departmental cut-up rota. They will continue to develop their learning and hone their skills throughout their tenure.

In addition to their dissection role, the successful candidate will take responsibility in the management of the specimen reception team, ensuring effective processes are in place to provide timely specimen flow and the highest quality service according to HTA guidelines.

Together with a team of expert and advanced dissectors, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring quality practices are adhered to in line with ISO15189 and ensure training for biomedical scientists and laboratory technicians is prioritised within their team.

Additionally, the post holder will collaborate with our advanced practitioners and consultant pathologists to assist with the training of medical specialist trainees where appropriate.

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.

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Desirable: - Post-graduate management qualification or equivalent experience

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