Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
HiveMind found a sponsorship-friendly statement in the source advert welcoming applicants who require a visa. Always confirm on the source before applying.
“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
The Cellular Pathology department at Royal Cornwall Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Biomedical Scientist for the Histopathology section. The role involves working within professional standards, maintaining a CPD portfolio, and conforming to operational procedures and quality standards. Consideration may be given to a trainee Biomedical Scientist if they hold an IBMS accredited degree and can complete their registration portfolio within one year. The successful candidate will perform technical duties, maintain staff training, and ensure compliance with national standards.
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Previous experience within an NHS Histopathology lab
- Knowledge of histopathological techniques
- Experience in training staff
- Knowledge of quality and accreditation processes (UKAS & HTA)
- Previous experience in tissue transfer & dissection
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in dissection
- Practical and Intellectual Skills
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in Cellular Pathology
- Naturally accurate and shows attention to detail
- Good verbal communications at all levels
- Disposition
- Flexible and able to change priorities at short notice
- Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines
- HCPC registration
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- Previous experience within an NHS Histopathology lab
- Knowledge of histopathological techniques
- Experience in training staff
- Knowledge of quality and accreditation processes (UKAS & HTA)
- Previous experience in tissue transfer & dissection
- Previous experience in dissection
- Practical and Intellectual Skills
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in Cellular Pathology
- Naturally accurate and shows attention to detail
- Good verbal communications at all levels
- Disposition
- Flexible and able to change priorities at short notice
- Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 16d ago · Closes in 1d
Applications close soon — apply now if this is a fit.
Full advert · preview
Job summary
The Cellular Pathology department based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro is looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join the department as a Biomedical Scientist in the Histopathology section.
The department received just under 40,000 histopathology requests in 2025. The histopathology section also processes samples from the 900 Coronial PMs performed. The department includes a modern immunocytochemistry / molecular biology unit & provides a Rapid On-site Evaluation (ROSE) service to the EBUS/EUS clinics. Where over 300 samples a year are processed, assessed & reported on-site.
As a Biomedical Scientist the post holder will be expected to work within the professional standards as a registrant of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence supporting Continuing Professional development (CPD).
The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, policies, good laboratory practice and comply with the standards as required of ISO15189:2022 and the Human Tissue Authority.
Consideration will be given for a trainee Biomedical Scientist if the successful candidate holds an IBMS accredited degree and is capable of completing their IBMS registration portfolio within 1 year & may be subject to the T&C under annex 21.
Main duties
Join the community to read the full pack, responsibilities and person-specification in one place.
Your seat is reserved — activate it
CareerHive is included with your CareerHive Skool community membership. If you haven't claimed your account yet, join the community (or sign in with the same email you joined with) to unlock the full advert, the apply link, HiveMind AI interview & application suite, your private vault, and daily sponsorship alerts.