# Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker - Cellular Pathology 12 month FTC > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-biomedical-support-worker-cellular-pathology-12-month-ftc/e2987c0d-5e68-47b7-8931-b52ada5b0831 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-biomedical-support-worker-cellular-pathology-12-month-ftc/e2987c0d-5e68-47b7-8931-b52ada5b0831.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Bedford Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare science assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Tel 01234 355122 ext 4656) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T09:46:09.781Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bedfordshire/Bedford/Bedfordshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cellular_Pathology/Cellular_Pathology-v8351933 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8351933?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ldh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Join Our Dynamic Cellular Pathology Team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust! Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Higher Biomedical Support Worker on a 12-month fixed term contract to join our busy yet friendly Cellular Pathology team. At Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, you’ll be part of a vibrant department that processes an impressive 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annually across two bustling sites Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital. Your primary base will be the Cellular Pathology Laboratory at Bedford Hospital, with occasional shifts at Luton & Dunstable, providing you with variety and broader experience. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards, holding full UKAS accreditation, and being fully compliant with HTA and MHRA regulations. This role demands a solid general histology background, with hands-on knowledge of special techniques such as immunohistochemistry and histology automation giving you the opportunity to develop and showcase your specialized skills. If you’re eager to join a supportive team where your expertise truly matters and your contributions make a real impact on patient care, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, please contact: Charlotte Emmony, Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager 📞 01234 355122 Ext:4656 charlotte.emmony@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk ### 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 support the Specialist BMS and Senior BMS in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and effective service through the Quality Management System (QMS). They will assist in implementing changes as directed by laboratory seniors or the manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs. The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures to ensure that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation, and discipline-specific regulatory bodies. The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description. The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service. The post holder will assist the senior laboratory BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System \[QMS\]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs. The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies. To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist \[BMS\] assisting in the delivery of the department services. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - IT knowledge and skills; Outlook, Word and Excel - Data entry **Desirable** - Flexible in approach and working relationships ### Knowledge **Essential** - Fundamental knowledge of Health & Safety in the laboratory - Specimen handling and preparation **Desirable** - Knowledge of Cellular Pathology techniques ### Expereience **Essential** - Experience of a hospital laboratory within a the UK - Ability to organise own work **Desirable** - Experience within a Cellular Pathology laboratory ### Qualifications **Essential** - Knowledge of biomedical procedures acquired through training to A level or NVQ3 level - GCSE Combined Science or Biology ## Documents - [staff benefits (png, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2879) - [functional aspects (pdf, 176.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10677376) - [bedford hospital site map (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2871) - [staff diversity network (pdf, 140.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2866) - [band 3 jd cellular pathology (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10677374) - [band 3 person specification cp (pdf, 229.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10677375) - [information for disabled applicants (pdf, 98.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2870) - [disclosure & barring information and recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 78.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1456) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.