Experienced Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join the Histopathology laboratory team, providing high-quality diagnostic services. The successful candidate will perform scientific and technical activities, maintain professional competence through CPD, and adhere to departmental policies. They will also supervise and train junior staff, ensuring efficient and quality service delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity and efficiency of service.
- Participate in the laboratory preparation of tissue sections including tissue embedding and microtomy.
- Participate in the provision of the laboratory immunocytochemistry service.
- Assist medical staff during specimen dissection and undertake description and transfer of Category A samples.
- Participate in the Biomedical Scientist extended specimen dissection rota for Category B and C samples if required.
- Supervise and assist in the training and development of trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA).
Essential criteria
- BSc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Experience in Immunohistochemistry
- Experience in Specimen Dissection
- Experience in staff supervision and training
Desirable criteria
- Post HCPC Registration experience in the relevant Biomedical Science discipline
- Leadership skills
- Digital experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £38,682 – £46,580 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 9d ago · Closes in 5d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
To be an efficient and flexible member of the Histopathology laboratory team providing a high quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities commensurate with the training and education of a Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continual Professional Development (CPD).
To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality.
\*\*\*Candidates who are near completion of their specialist portfolio will be considered\*\*\*
Main duties of the job
To prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity and efficiency of service. Organise own work and ensure completion in a timely manor and to satisfactory Standards.
Participate at every stage in the laboratory preparation of tissue sections including tissue embedding and microtomy.
To participate in the provision of the laboratory immunocytochemistry service.
To participate in the preparation of frozen tissue sections when necessary.
To assist medical staff during specimen dissection and to undertake description and transfer of Category A samples (as defined by the Royal College of Pathologists - RCPath) for processing.
To participate in the Biomedical Scientist extended speci
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