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
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship is not clearly stated in this advert.
The advert didn't contain a clear role-specific sponsorship line, so HiveMind can't confirm eligibility. Verify with the recruiting manager or trust HR before you apply.
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and reliable Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the histology team. The post holder will perform laboratory investigations on tissue samples to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. Key duties include participating in the Histopathology service, undertaking maintenance, preparing reagents, and performing manual and semi-automated lab investigations. The role involves processing and reporting time-sensitive Cellular Pathology samples and evaluating Histopathology samples.
Essential criteria
- An accredited BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- Current Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable criteria
- Member of the IBMS.
- Previous experience of working in a histopathology laboratory.
- Be computer literate especially with the handling of data.
- Experience in specimen dissection and renal/liver/lung biopsy preparation.
- Experience with quality management and audit.
- Knowledge of DATIX and iPassport.
- Experience with digital pathology.
- Experience in service improvement.
- Evidence of CPD
- Skills and Knowledge
- The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision.
- The ability to deal with colleagues bringing in samples for processing and to field enquiries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Evidence of good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
- Demonstration of good organisational skills
- Demonstration of good interpersonal skills.
- Conscientious, methodical approach to duties
- The ability to interact directly with colleagues bringing in samples in a sensitive and respectful manner.
- An understanding of the political sensitivities of the Trust
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- A willingness to be flexible and part of a team.
- Ability to demonstrate a high degree of concentration and attention to detail.
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
- Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm
- Prepared to handle clinical samples.
- An accredited BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- Current Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Member of the IBMS.
- Previous experience of working in a histopathology laboratory.
- Be computer literate especially with the handling of data.
- Experience in specimen dissection and renal/liver/lung biopsy preparation.
- Experience with quality management and audit.
- Knowledge of DATIX and iPassport.
- Experience with digital pathology.
- Experience in service improvement.
- Evidence of CPD
- Skills and Knowledge
- The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision.
- The ability to deal with colleagues bringing in samples for processing and to field enquiries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Evidence of good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
- Demonstration of good organisational skills
- Demonstration of good interpersonal skills.
- Conscientious, methodical approach to duties
- The ability to interact directly with colleagues bringing in samples in a sensitive and respectful manner.
- An understanding of the political sensitivities of the Trust
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- A willingness to be flexible and part of a team.
- Ability to demonstrate a high degree of concentration and attention to detail.
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
- Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm
- Prepared to handle clinical samples.
- UK Registration
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
- NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 13d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
Full advert · preview
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
NHS Band 5 Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per
annum
Hours Per Week: 37.5 full time
Contract Type: 3 X**** Permanent
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Specialist
Biomedical Scientist to join our histology team who will carry out laboratory
investigations on samples of tissue to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of
our patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required:
- To participate in the provision of the Histopathology
service, rotating in all areas of the department as required.
- To undertake preventative maintenance schedules on
laboratory instruments prior to use.
- To prepare and store high-cost reagents for use in
laboratory investigations.
- To perform manual and semi-automated laboratory
investigations, in a safe, efficient, and timely manner including tissue
transfer and some specimen dissection.
- To participate in method and laboratory instrument
evaluation.
- To participate in research and development.
- To carry out the above with the aim of maximising the
quality of our service and minimising the costs.
- To participate in the processing and reporting of
time-sensitive Cellular Pathology samples.
- To participate in the processing and evaluation of
Histopathology samples.
About us
Here at Por
Join the community to read the full pack, responsibilities and person-specification in one place.
Apply to this role — free for your first 7 days
CareerHive is included with the CareerHive community on Skool. Start your free 7 days there and your access here unlocks straight away with the same email.
- Every sponsorship-friendly NHS role, bands 3–7, across all four nations
- The full advert and the direct apply link
- HiveMind AI — interview prep, likely questions and tailored supporting information
- Your private vault of saved roles, documents and application pipeline
- Daily alerts when a role that matches you goes live
Already a member? Sign in with the email you joined the community with. After 7 days your membership continues at the normal monthly price, or you can cancel any time and access here simply stops.