Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology 12-month FTC
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
The Cellular Pathology team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Band 5 Biomedical Scientist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The department processes approximately 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annually across two hospital sites. The main laboratory is at Bedford Hospital, with occasional shifts at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Applicants should have a strong background in general histology and practical experience in special techniques like immunohistochemistry.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service.
- Support the Specialist BMS & Senior BMS in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and effective service through the Quality Management System.
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UKAS standards, national/European legislation, and regulatory bodies.
- Assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.
- Play an active role in supporting the effective delivery of departmental services as an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist.
Essential criteria
- BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Excellent communication skills, including good use of written English (spelling and grammar)
- Ability to expertly embed min. 45 blocks per hour
- Ability to expertly section min. 20 blocks per hour
- Experience of working within a Cellular Pathology laboratory in the UK
- Digital Pathology
- Immunohistochemistry experience
Desirable criteria
- Flexible in approach and adaptability to change
- Practical knowledge of Cellular Pathology automation
- Cutting frozen sections
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.
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Job summary
The Cellular Pathology team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our busy yet friendly department on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Our department processes approximately 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests each year across our two hospital sites - Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital. As part of a large general hospital trust, we handle a diverse range of tissue and diagnostic cytology specimens, including post-mortem work.
The main Cellular Pathology Laboratory is based at the Bedford Hospital site, with an expectation that staff may be required to cover occasional shifts at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital site.
The Pathology service holds full UKAS accreditation and is HTA and MHRA compliant.
Applicants should possess a strong background in general histology, including practical experience and working knowledge of special techniques such as immunohistochemistry.
For further information, please contact: Charlotte Emmony \- Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager? [phone number removed]? [email removed]
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.
The post holder will assist the Specialist BMS & Senior BMS in the deliv
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