Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Cellular Pathology Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves working across various sub-specialities including histopathology and cytopathology, processing a wide range of tissue samples. The successful candidate will follow standard operating procedures, support quality management, and contribute to the department's development, including IT system upgrades and Digital Pathology implementation. This full-time position requires a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent and active knowledge of routine Histology Laboratory work.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
- Post registration specialist competency portfolio or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines
- Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position.
- Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
- Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
- A working knowledge of:
- Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry,
- Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).
- Quality control and assurance practices.)
- Laboratory health and safety.
- HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
- Additional Criteria
- Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
- Perform in a team.
- Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual, and specialised techniques.
- Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
- Effective communication skills both written and oral.
- Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Resilience and adaptability
- Self-motivated.
- Positive attitude.
- Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
- Post registration specialist competency portfolio or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines
- Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position.
- Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
- Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
- A working knowledge of:
- Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry,
- Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).
- Quality control and assurance practices.)
- Laboratory health and safety.
- HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
- Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
- Additional Criteria
- Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
- Perform in a team.
- Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual, and specialised techniques.
- Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
- Effective communication skills both written and oral.
- Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Resilience and adaptability
- Self-motivated.
- Positive attitude.
- Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a desire to progress. We are looking for a keen and driven university graduate who holds an IBMS specialist portfolio.
The post holder will be based in Cellular Pathology Department at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and will be expected to work across sites. This is a full-time vacancy of 37.5 hours between Monday-Friday and weekend shifts by rotation.
It is essential you have a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent. You must be able to demonstrate an active knowledge of and experience in a routine Histology Laboratory.
Cellular Pathology houses several sub-specialities including histopathology, cytopathology, electron microscopy, a muscle biopsy service, a specialist Bone and Soft tissue Tumour service, Andrology service, as well as a postmortem suite, and mortuary. The laboratory receives and processes a wide range of tissue samples including approximately ninety thousand histological specimens and 7000 non-gynae cytology fluid-based samples per year.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by the Histology Department, including dissection/loa
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