251656 Biomedical Scientist- Advanced Practitioner Lead (Dissection)

Equality Statement NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Job Details Royal Infirmary Edinburgh and Western General Hospital Laboratory Medicine X 2 Biomedical Scientist Advanced Practitioner Lead (Dissection) band 8A Cellular Pathology Department NHS Lothian Permanent post 36 hrs/week (Monday - Friday) Salary Scale band 8A: £65,125 - £70,303 per annum Responsibilities and Opportunities An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified individuals with advanced dissection skills to apply for Advanced Practitioner Lead (Dissection) posts within Cellular Pathology. These successful candidates will work alongside Consultant Histopathologists to support the department’s requirements to dissect complex specimens. In addition, successful candidates will work with many colleagues within dissection areas and management colleagues outside of dissection areas. Applicants must be innovative, motivated, demonstrate excellent communication skills and have proven abilities to support dissection training e.g. competency of colleagues, IBMS portfolio submission etc. Applicants must also have evidence of SOP and QMS involvement. Qualifications Candidates must be HCPC registered, educated to MSc level in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent, with current appropriate substantial experience within Pathology services. Significant evidence of Histological Dissection is required for these posts. Candidates must demonstrate the completion and award of an IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection. Candidates are also required to provide evidence of the IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Histological Dissection. If successful candidates are not in possession of this qualification, it is essential the qualification must be completed within 4 years of appointment. Evidence of active participation in Continuing Professional Development is required. About the Department NHS Lothian Cellular Pathology Department provides routine Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services as well as specialist Histopathologist services including Neuropathology, Paediatric Pathology, BMS Dissection and Mohs’ Clinics. The Department is ISO 15189 UKAS accredited. The Cellular Pathology Department operates across three sites in Lothian; the RIE and Bioquarter, and WGH sites for medical reporting but dissection is based at the RIE and WGH. The successful candidates would be expected to work on rotation at both the RIE and WGH sites. The majority of laboratory preparatory services are based at the RIE, with reception and specialised services such as EM at the WGH. There is a supported satellite lab at Lauriston Building for Mohs provision. Mortuary or body store provision is provided at the RIE, WGH and SJH sites. Contact For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Amanda Malham, Healthcare Science Manager: View email address on click.appcast.io or Pathology Operational Science Manager Nichola Wilson View email address on click.appcast.io Legal & Practical Information To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy. Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a 'regulated role', your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: . #J-18808-Ljbffr NHS Lothian