Biomedical Scientist Histopathology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 31/03/2027
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The role involves examining pathological samples using various technologies and ensuring accurate results are reported. You will support a quality-driven, cost-effective, and patient-focused service, working within the departmental team. The position is based at Queens Medical Centre but may require working across both QMC and Nottingham City Hospital.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out laboratory analyses under the direction of senior Biomedical Scientist staff, ensuring accurate results and maintaining records.
- Participate in departmental rosters and undertake duties according to operational requirements, including flexible working.
- Perform quality control procedures, review results, identify poor performance, investigate issues, and take corrective action.
- Participate in the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, reporting faults to ensure safe functioning.
- Maintain appropriate laboratory supplies by monitoring and replenishing consumables, reagents, and equipment, and organise work effectively.
- Ensure competent use of computerised data management systems and maintain compliance with laboratory policies, SOPs, safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Relevant Biomedical Science qualification.
- Experience in Histopathology.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 202d
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NHS Professionals Limited
Biomedical Scientist Histopathology
The closing date is 31 March 2027
Job summary
We have
an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology at
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Histopathology Department
at Queens Medical Centre. You will be responsible for carrying out the
examination of pathological samples using a range of technologies and ensuring
accurate results are reported or presented appropriately. You will support the
delivery of a quality-driven, cost-effective and patient-focused service,
working as part of the departmental team in line with the Trusts objectives
and professional standards. You will be based at one campus but may be required
to work across both Queens Medical Centre (QMC) and Nottingham City Hospital
(NCH), depending on service requirements.
Main duties of the job
As a
Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for promoting the Trusts core
values and maintaining high professional standards in all aspects of your work.
You will be supporting a culture that values staff contributions, professional
development and equality, while demonstrating zero tolerance of discrimination.
You will be managing your responsibilities in accordance with the principles of
the NHS and contributing to the responsible stewardship of public funds. You
will also support opportunities for
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