Senior Biomedical Scientist
CLOSING DATE 16 Nov 2025
We are excited to offer an opportunity for experienced, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists in Histopathology Dissection. If you have at least 4 years of experience at band 6 or 7 level in cellular pathology, this could be the fresh start you're looking for as we head into 2026!
What Source LDPath Offers You:
- State-of-the-art Laboratory: Our laboratory is fully accredited by UKAS, providing a modern and attractive working environment.
- Professional Development: As a fully IBMS training laboratory, we support staff pursuing additional IBMS qualifications to further their career.
- Service Expansion & Growth: We are constantly evolving to meet market needs. Join us to participate in exciting projects that will allow you to gain valuable experience in service change and implementation.
- Training & Mentorship: You will be responsible for training and mentoring junior staff, BMS trainees, and apprentices, helping to develop the team and enhance service delivery.
Role Responsibilities:
- Dissection of RCPath A-E specimens
- Lead a team of BMS staff, expanding the repertoire and upskilling the team to deliver a top-class service.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in FISH enumeration, ER/PR/Her2, and MMR reporting.
Requires a hands-on approach to service development and operational excellence, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care.
Additional Opportunities:
- Laboratory Management Exposure: Gain valuable insight into the management of a private laboratory, balancing the needs of customers, patients, staff, and stakeholders. Perfect for those interested in progressing into management roles.
- Career Progression: Annual salary reviews linked to your personal objectives, ensuring ongoing career development.
Due to the volume of applications, we apologise that we are unable to respond individually to each application. If we have not contacted you within 7 working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please feel free to apply for any other position you may see in the future. We reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the closing date
Qualifications
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
- DEP Desirable
- A minimum of 4 years of experience working at band 6 or 7 level, ideally in histopathology with a strong background in histological dissection.
- Willingness to train in specialized reporting areas (For Example: FISH, ER/PR/Her2, MMR).
- A proactive attitude toward training and mentoring junior staff and contributing to service development.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Additional Information
Working Days: This is a full time position, 37.5 hours over 5 days between Monday and Saturday
Salary: AFC Band 7 equivalent (depending upon experience)
Excellent company benefits including:
- Income Protection (to cover ill-health and sickness)
- Life Assurance up to 4x salary
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Medicash health cash plan
- Virtual GP Service
- imProve Yourself health and wellbeing resources
- SkinVision App
- Able Futures Mental Health support
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Option to buy and sell holidays
- An extra day off on your birthday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted private healthcare
- Company pension