Advance Dissector

Calling all experienced Biomedical Scientists! Are you yearning for a career progression, filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.Why Choose Us? You will be handling a diverse workload with exposure to a wide array of surgical specimens including frozen section dissection. Most importantly you will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, where we prioritize training and career progression, with dedicated mentors to support your journey.What We Need from You? Commenced the Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection Pathology, or equivalent dissection experience. A solid histology background, embedding, microtomy, frozen sections, special staining, and quality control. Desirable experience in problem solving and staff managementDon’t wait, apply to work with us today!Provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.To undertake the day to day management of the dissection are and specimen reception sections within the laboratory.To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills To provide the necessary training and supervision to staff within the section and visiting staff as required (medical, scientific and other staff)To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services to patients that may include research and audit.To develop the service implementing new ideas to ensure that the roles change according to the changing clinical and research needs under the guidance of medical staff and the management team.To actively participate in the training programmes required for the advanced dissection role.Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.NWLP InductionThe NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.For 2025/26, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.Monday 3 November 2025Monday 1 December 2025Monday 5 January 2026Monday 2 February 2026Monday 2 March 2026Monday 13 April 2026Monday 11 May 2026Monday 1 June 2026Monday 6 July 2026Monday 3 August 2026Monday 7 September 2026Monday 5 October 2026Monday 2 November 2026Monday 7 December 2026Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alpana Vithal Job title: Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager Email address: alpana.vithal@nhs.net Telephone number: 02033111377