Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology

• To provide senior technical expertise across specialist laboratory areas, including histology, immunocytochemistry, frozen sections, molecular techniques, and digital pathology, supporting complex diagnostic workflows and service resilience. • To lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical or process-related issues, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and escalating unresolved matters appropriately to maintain service continuity. • To support the introduction and validation of new techniques, equipment, and technologies, contributing to method development, verification documentation, and safe implementation within routine practice. • To ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including COSHH, risk assessments, safe handling of hazardous substances, and maintaining clean, safe, and well-organised work areas. • To undertake designated specialist responsibilities within the laboratory, such as digital pathology oversight, quality management systems, HTA compliance, IT systems support, immunocytochemistry controls, or special stains governance. • To contribute to audit, governance, and continuous improvement activities, including participation in internal and external audits, investigation of non-conformities, and supporting corrective and preventative actions through quality systems. Job description Job responsibilities • To provide senior technical expertise across specialist laboratory areas, including histology, immunocytochemistry, frozen sections, molecular techniques, and digital pathology, supporting complex diagnostic workflows and service resilience. • To lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical or process-related issues, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and escalating unresolved matters appropriately to maintain service continuity. • To support the introduction and validation of new techniques, equipment, and technologies, contributing to method development, verification documentation, and safe implementation within routine practice. • To ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including COSHH, risk assessments, safe handling of hazardous substances, and maintaining clean, safe, and well-organised work areas. • To undertake designated specialist responsibilities within the laboratory, such as digital pathology oversight, quality management systems, HTA compliance, IT systems support, immunocytochemistry controls, or special stains governance. • To contribute to audit, governance, and continuous improvement activities, including participation in internal and external audits, investigation of non-conformities, and supporting corrective and preventative actions through quality systems.