Registered/Specialist Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and motivated Biomedical Scientist to join the Cellular Pathology team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The post holder will undertake a wide range of diagnostic laboratory procedures, contribute to staff training and quality assurance, and participate in service development. Depending on qualifications, the role will be appointed as a Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) or Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6). The department offers experience across various specimen types and specialised investigations within a progressive and forward-thinking environment.
Essential criteria
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification
- IBMS Specialist Diploma (postgraduate) in Cellular Pathology or equivalent level of knowledge
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Knowledge & Experience
- Previous experience in a Cellular Pathology laboratory
- Broad knowledge of Cellular Pathology and specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology including Laboratory Techniques
Desirable criteria
- Basic IT knowledge
- Skills & Abilities
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Communication skills
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Keyboard skills
- Band 5 Meets All Criteria
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification approved by the IBMS
- Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC)
- Knowledge of Cellular Pathology
- Previous laboratory experience as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist/Healthcare Scientist in an NHS Laboratory
- Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH
- Participates in CPD
- Keyboard skills
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Communication
- Planning and organisational skills
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Member of the IBMS
- Computer literacy
- Qualifications & Education
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification
- IBMS Specialist Diploma (postgraduate) in Cellular Pathology or equivalent level of knowledge
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Knowledge & Experience
- Previous experience in a Cellular Pathology laboratory
- Broad knowledge of Cellular Pathology and specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology including Laboratory Techniques
- Basic IT knowledge
- Skills & Abilities
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Communication skills
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Keyboard skills
- Band 5 Meets All Criteria
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification approved by the IBMS
- Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC)
- Knowledge of Cellular Pathology
- Previous laboratory experience as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist/Healthcare Scientist in an NHS Laboratory
- Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH
- Participates in CPD
- Keyboard skills
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Communication
- Planning and organisational skills
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Member of the IBMS
- Computer literacy
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 13d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Registered/Specialist Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and highly motivated Biomedical Scientists to join our Cellular Pathology team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to support our expanding department. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience within Cellular Pathology, alongside the ability to contribute to staff training, quality assurance and service development. Knowledge and experience of Immunohistochemistry (IHC) would be advantageous.
Applicants who hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology will be appointed as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6). Applicants who are HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists but do not hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be appointed as a Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5).
The department provides Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services housed within a purpose-built facility in a prime city-centre location. We receive a broad range of specimens from within the Trust, General Practitioners and other healthcare providers and, as a specialist referral centre, handle cases regionally, nationally and from overseas. This provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of s
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