Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job summary We are seeking an experienced, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) with leadership skills and to join our team at a senior level. Applications are invited for this exciting post within the Department of Clinical Neuropathology at King's College Hospital Denmark Hill Campus in London. Working full time, your existing skillsets will be stretched as you apply advanced techniques in Neuropathology, playing a key role in this specialist service. This UKAS accredited department delivers comprehensive diagnostic neuropathology services for King's College Hospital, external referring institutions and is involved in research investigations for the London Neurodegenerative Diseases Brain Bank. The department handles a wide range of CNS and PNS specimens including muscle, nerve, pituitary and skin (for IENFD intra-epidermal nerve fibre density analysis), and conducts whole brain examinations. The techniques employed include standard formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sectioning and staining as well as advanced histological procedures including fresh frozen sections for enzyme histochemistry, automated and manual immunohistochemistry and referral of muscle/nerve samples for resin processing (for semi-thin) and ultra-thin electron microscopy. Experience in these techniques will be highly advantageous. Main duties of the job Principle duties will include: Perform a range of specialised diagnostic histological tests and laboratory analysis on tissue specimens for the diagnosis of disease. To organise and supervise the laboratory team on a rotational basis within the department to ensure timely and high-quality laboratory processes. Participating in and promoting an effective Quality Management System in collaboration with the Quality Officers & Quality Manager. Training of laboratory staff and promoting personal development planning. Liaising with pathologists, clinicians and laboratory staff in other areas of the department and wider Trust to ensure a professional and efficient service. To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience. About us Clinical Neuropathology is one of the ultra-specialist laboratories within the Synnovis analytics core service. The laboratory is ISO 15189: accredited (No. 8620) and is approved by the IBMS to provide training for both registration and specialist (cellular pathology) portfolios. Your development and learning You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications. Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings. Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience £58,133 to £65,261 per annum depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number J206-VIS8518-B Job locations Kings College Hospital Denmark Hill London SE5 9RS United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more. The department of Clinical Neuropathology provides high-quality UKAS accredited diagnostic services and conducts research into disease of the nervous system. A wide range of CNS and PNS specimens are handled. Services include diagnosis of tumours as well as other pathologies on Pituitary biopsies, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Muscle and Nerve biopsy,Intra-Epidermal Nerve Fibre Density analysis (IENFD), Epilepsy surgery and supporting comprehensive Neuro Molecular Genetic testing. The department provides autopsy examinations and forensic neuropathology, particularly for head injury and co-ordinates research projects and teaching courses in traumatic neuropathology. The department also provides clinical diagnosis for the Centre for Nervous Tissue Bio-Resource (Brain Bank) for neurodegenerative disease. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for a specialist area, providing specialised technical scientific services and communicating complex information that will aid and determ