Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
The Cellular Pathology Department at Southmead Hospital is seeking an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in Histopathology. This full-time role involves contributing to all areas of the Histopathology service, including specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, and immunohistochemistry. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality diagnostic service within a busy, supportive laboratory setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional passionate about patient care and team-based work.
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered BMS
- BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Work Experience
- Recent experience in Histology
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation applicable to laboratories
- Recent experience in NHS laboratory
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work on their own
- Be an effective team worker
- Good IT and data-entry skills
- Able to assist in monitoring the training and well-being of junior members of the work area
- Education
- HCPC registered BMS
- BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Work Experience
- Recent experience in Histology
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation applicable to laboratories
- Recent experience in NHS laboratory
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work on their own
- Be an effective team worker
- Good IT and data-entry skills
- Able to assist in monitoring the training and well-being of junior members of the work area
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 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
The Cellular Pathology Department at Southmead Hospital is a well-equipped, UKAS-accredited laboratory (ISO 15189:2022) and an IBMS-approved training centre. Processing approximately 80,000 requests each year, we provide a comprehensive Histopathology, Cytopathology, Neuropathology and Immunohistochemistry service across North Bristol NHS Trust, local GP practices and healthcare organisations throughout the South West.
We are seeking applications from HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists with experience working in a Histopathology environment. Previous experience within an NHS pathology laboratory is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and enjoys working as part of a friendly, supportive team in a busy laboratory setting.
Please note: This is not a training post.
This is a full time post (37.5 hours per week). The laboratory currently operates 7.00 am to 6.00 pm and applicants will need to be flexible meet the needs of the service; this may include regular Saturdays.
To learn more about Pathology at Southmead, watch our video.
Main duties of the job
As a Biomedical Scientist, you will contribute to all areas of the Histopathology s
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