Histopathology Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

The role is to assist in the provision of specialist paediatric pathology services, which encompasses a wide variety of specialist techniques in: Specimen Reception, Tissue Banking, Dissection, Cryotomy, Microtomy, Special Stains, Immunohistochemistry, Electron Microscopy, Enzyme Histochemistry, and other specialist techniques for renal, cardiac and muscle biopsies.

You will take part in a rotation through the different sections, as required, to provide an efficient, effective, and high-quality service.

Main duties of the job

You will have team leading responsibilities, acting up as the section leader whenever the respective Senior Biomedical Scientist is absent or unavailable.

While we do not provide an on-call service, there is a requirement to participate on the rota for the late afternoon shift.

The department is highly research active, and you will be required to assist with a variety of projects as well as instigating and promoting research and development of new techniques, as required. In addition, a project to digitise the work using whole slide scanning is in progress and you will be given the opportunity to be involved in and assist in the process and expansion of this project.

In summary, the work of the department is highly specialised, complex, and diverse and we are constantly striving to improve. Therefore, you will be required to gain and then maintain a wide range of skills, knowledge and technical expertise as well as continue to learn and develop.

Interview date: 10/12/2025 ( subject to change )

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• BSc Degree in Biomedical Science
• HCPC registration
• Experience in a UKAS accredited clinical histopathology laboratory
• Evidence of CPD

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in histopathology
• Knowledge of quality assurance, accreditation standards (ISO 15189, HTA) and quality management systems
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Computer literacy (including Excel)

Desirable

• Experience with Paediatric samples
• Experience with Q-Pulse

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good Interpersonal Skills - able to communicate effectively with staff (written and verbal)
• Competent in Histopathology laboratory procedures including Embedding, Microtomy, and Special Stains
• Ability to work without supervision
• High level of attention to detail

Desirable

• Ability to work with different laboratory information systems

Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• BSc Degree in Biomedical Science
• HCPC registration
• Experience in a UKAS accredited clinical histopathology laboratory
• Evidence of CPD

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in histopathology
• Knowledge of quality assurance, accreditation standards (ISO 15189, HTA) and quality management systems
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Computer literacy (including Excel)

Desirable

• Experience with Paediatric samples
• Experience with Q-Pulse

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good Interpersonal Skills - able to communicate effectively with staff (written and verbal)
• Competent in Histopathology laboratory procedures including Embedding, Microtomy, and Special Stains
• Ability to work without supervision
• High level of attention to detail

Desirable

• Ability to work with different laboratory information systems

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

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