Senior Biomedical Scientist - Dissection Lead - Diagnexia : Job Details

Work Environment:

• Laboratory Based; Kidlington, Oxford, UK.

Shift Work

• Flexible shifts
• 7.5 hour shift basis (excluding 1 hour for lunch)
• Shift Times scheduled on weekly rota

Why Biomedical Scientists are Joining Diagnexia

Thinking about a move beyond the NHS? Here’s what you can expect when you join us

• Flexible shift patterns - Designed to support real work-life balance — including early/late options to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive salary - We offer above NHS pay scales, recognising the expertise you bring.
• Sign-on bonus - A warm welcome and recognition of your value.
• Annual pay progression - Performance-based salary increases that reward your impact — not just your years in role.
• UK relocation support allowance - Moving to Oxford? We offer a relocation bonus to make your transition easier.
• Private healthcare & pension - Comprehensive support for your wellbeing — now and in the future.
• Holiday entitlement that grows with you - Earn additional annual leave the longer you’re with us.
• Clear pathways for career growth - Structured development plans, regular reviews, and fast-track progression opportunities
• A genuinely supportive team culture - You’ll join a collaborative lab environment where your voice is heard, and your experience is respected.

Step into our cutting-edge digital pathology environment where innovation meets purpose.

• Working for us, means taking a step into a forward-thinking, digitally-driven diagnostic laboratory at the forefront of diagnostic innovation.
• We're passionate team dedicated to advancing healthcare. For you this means working alongside open, skilled colleagues who inspire growth and learning every day.

Role Summary

• As our Senior Biomedical Scientist (Dissection Lead) at Diagnexia, you will play a pivotal role in spearheading our fully digitised pathology laboratory, establishing yourself as a beacon of technical expertise.
• Your responsibilities will not only encompass the preparation of samples but will also focus on developing and leading specialised techniques and methodologies.
• You will be required to supervise other staff members and deputise for the Laboratory Director as appropriate, whilst being the driving force behind the development and maintenance of the Dissection Laboratory.

Responsibilities:

Key tasks:

• Take responsibility for provision of dissection services, ensuring delivery of a high quality service that meets clinical needs.
• Dissect and sample specimens that fall within the RCPath designation of category A, B and C and a range of category D & E specimens.
• Overseeing technical and scientific operations within the dissection laboratory including development of SOPs and delivering training to other staff members,
• Provide specialist advice to service users
• Supervise more junior staff within the laboratory to ensure timely delivery of laboratory targets
• Develop and maintain the standard operating procedures for use within the dissection laboratory in accordance with relevant regulatory standards including RCPath guidelines
• Develop and maintain competency training documents for use within the laboratory in accordance with relevant regulatory standards
• Perform and evaluate staff training and competencies, and facilitate CPD for staff
• Take responsibility for own training and development and maintain expertise at the forefront of all areas of histopathology (both practical and theoretical)
• Participate in staff interviews, selection process and appraisals
• Contribute to the laboratory quality management system
• Develop and present reports at relevant meetings as well as facilitate and/or chair laboratory section or departmental meetings
• Take responsibility for ensuring that all activities within the laboratory sections are carried out in line with relevant laboratory code of practice & protocols
• Sample Collection and Handling
• Quality Control and Quality assurance.

Method Development and Validation:

• Develop procedures for dissection across all complexities in collaboration with CMO.

Research and Development:

• Engage in research activities to develop and improve advanced tissue labelling techniques, including digitisation and analysis.

Other:

• Undertake any other duties as required and appropriate to the nature and grade of the post.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Currently HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Completed IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio or Masters Degree (preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Histology, Dissection, Special stains, Embedding, Microtome, cutting sections.
• Ability to mentor and supervise members of staff, as well as assist in the management of the provision of a high quality laboratory service
• Proof of CPD and competency
• Experience in preparation for UKAS audits and working in a UKAS accredited laboratory.
• Awareness of clinical significance of laboratory finding and implications for research projects.
• Ability to provide technical and scientific advice as appropriate, and take further actions if test findings are anomalous or unexpected.
• Familiarity with and ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments
• Strong data analysis skills
• The ability to implement and maintain QC and quality assurance measures in the laboratory.

Full job spec available pre interview

NO recruitment agencies please.

Diagnexia is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to the principle of equality. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, religious beliefs, political views, gender identity, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, family or marital status (including pregnancy), disability, membership of the travelling community or any other classification protected by applicable law