Job summary We are welcoming application for the role of Consultant Biomedical Scientist, to join the current team, which is comprised of six substantive consultants. The post is full-time, although any candidate unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. The candidate will carry out a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens and will make interpretative judgements using post graduate level knowledge of histopathology including focused knowledge of a specific tissue speciality e.g. Dermatopathology. Main duties of the job Contribute to the histology workload of the department by reporting histopathology cases using the current LIMS to enter and authorise pathology reports. Interpret and report the microscopic histopathology of a full range of specimens at consultant level in your specialist area to arrive at independent diagnosis. Refer cases for specialist opinion when outside your own area of competency. Take joint or sole responsibility for leading the pathology contribution to one or more cancer multidisciplinary team meetings. Liaise with medical staff and clinical teams in specified specialities according to individual qualifications, and other postgraduate activities of the trust. Participate in the teaching, audit and other professional activities of the department including internal and external quality assurance programmes. Participate in departmental and trust clinical governance programmes to ensure that the clinical governance needs of the organisation are met. Participate in the Royal College of Pathologists' continuing professional development (CPD) programme, or equivalent. Participate in regular job appraisal processes, both as an appraiser and appraisee. Participate in relevant management meetings and contribute to the strategic planning of the department and organisation. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 408-24-1283 Job locations Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Wirral CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Biomedical Scientistposition available at WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Biomedical Scientistposition available at WUTH. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Advanced Specialist Diploma in Histopathology Reporting (equivalent to FRCPath) Completion of Stage D training certificate from The Royal College of Pathologists (equivalent to FRCPath) Diplomateship of the Royal College of Pathologists HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist MSc (or equivalent) in relevant specialty Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Desirable IBMS Diploma of Expert practice in Histological Dissection Knowledge and Skills Essential Minimum 48 months dissection and reporting experience including cancer resections working as the equivalent of a mono specialist Consultant Histopathologist Evidence of participation in Consultant Histopathologist EQA and Tissue-I EQA demonstrating equivalent level of expert practice Competency assessments for RCPath specimen types D and E in all other specialties completed Evidence of training Biomedical Scientists and junior medical staff Experience of leadership and management within a Pathology setting Evidence of comprehensive CPD portfolio in relevant specialty Up to date knowledge of Royal College of Pathologists guidelines for specimen dissection Up to date knowledge of Evidence based national and international patient care pathways within relevant specialty Understanding of H&S requirements in laboratory Understanding UKAS ISO15189:2012 standards for laboratory accreditation Macroscopic and microscopic tissue recognition and diagnosis of normal and diseased tissues Evidence of ability to order appropriate ancillary tests (e.g. immunohistochemistry and molecular tests) and of adding technical and approved clinically relevant comments to clinical reports where appropriate Able to produce high quality macroscopic descriptions and microscopy reports for clinicians in all Trusts in a timely fashion meeting departmental KPI's Autonomy in dissection of surgical specimens (Category A-E) Able to manage and prioritise the work of the dissection room Assessment of the suitability of set procedures for any given specimen and using judgement to carry out alternatives Able to organise own workload and do so under pressure Able to obtain appropriate biological control material, use of other specific control measures where appropriate and complete the validation of such material Desirable Experience of leadership and management within a Pathology setting Personal Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills Demonstrates a high level of resilience and ability to deal with distressing and stressful circumstances Able to maintain concentration for long periods in order to produce timely, accurate clinical reports Demonstrates excellent communication skills at all levels of organisation Other Requirements Essential Undertaking all mandatory training and regular updates as specified by the Trust, and any other appropriate training to comply with future legislation and development of future Trust policies Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Advanced Specialist Diploma in Histopathology Reporting (equivalent to FRCPath) Completion of Stage D training certificate from The Royal College of Pathologists (equivalent to FRCPath) Diplomateship of the Royal College of Pathologists HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist MSc (or equivalent) in relevant specialty Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Desirable IBMS Diploma of Expert practice in Histological Dissection Knowledge and Skills Essential Minimum 48 months dissection and reporting experience including cancer resections working as the equivalent of a mono specialist Consultant Histopathologist Evidence of participation in Consultant Histopathologist EQA and Tissue-I EQA demonstrating equivalent level of expert practice Competency assessments for RCPath specimen types D and E in all other specialties completed Evidence of training Biomedical Scientists and junior medical staff Experience of leadership and management within a Pathology setting Evidence of comprehensive CPD portfolio in relevant specialty Up to date knowledge of Royal College of Pathologists guidelines for specimen dissection Up to date knowledge of Evidence based national and international patient care pathways within relevant specialty Understanding of H&S requirements in laboratory Understanding UKAS ISO15189:2012 standards for laboratory accreditation Macroscopic and microscopic tissue recognition and diagnosis of normal and diseased tissues Evidence of ability to order appropriate ancillary tests (e.g. immunohistochemistry and molecular tests) and of adding technical and approved clinically relevant comments to clinical reports where appropriate Able to produce high quality macroscopic descriptions and microscopy reports for clinicians in all Trusts in a timely fashion meeting departmental KPI's Autonomy in dissection of surgical specimens (Category A-E) Able to manage and prioritise the work of the dissection room Assessment of the suitability of set procedures for any given specimen and using judgement to carry out alternatives Able to organise own workload and do so under pressure Able to obtain appropriate biological control material, use of other specific control measures where appropriate and complete the validation of such material Desirable Experience of leadership and management within a Pathology setting Personal Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills Demonstrates a high level of resilience and ability to deal with distressing and stressful circumstances Able to maintain concentration for long periods in order to produce timely, accurate clinical reports Demonstrates excellent communication skills at all levels of organisation Other Requirements Essential Undertaking all mandatory training and regular updates as specified by the Trust, and any other appropriate training to comply with future legislation and development of future Trust policies Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Wirral CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)