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Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working in clinical laboratories.
- Experience
Experience of laboratory techniques and automation
- Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- Qualifications
State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HPC guidelines.
- Additional Criteria
Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aide.
- Additional Criteria
Perform in a team.
- Additional Criteria
Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual, and specialised techniques.
- Additional Criteria
Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
- Additional Criteria
Effective communication skills both written and oral.
- Additional Criteria
Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
- Qualifications
Working towards completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio.
- Additional Criteria
Honesty
- Additional Criteria
Reliability
- Additional Criteria
Resilience and adaptability
- Additional Criteria
Self-motivated
- Additional Criteria
Positive attitude.
- Additional Criteria
Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a desire to progress. We are looking for a keen and driven university graduate who holds HCPC registration portfolio or has an ambition to complete the IBMS generic portfolio and qualify for registration with the HCPC.
The post holder will be based in Cellular Pathology Department at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and will be expected to work across sites. This is a full time vacancy of 37.5 hours between Monday-Friday and weekend shifts by rotation.
It is essential you have a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent. Applications from non-HCPC registered applicants are encouraged for a trainee BMS position if other qualification criteria are met; annexe 21 will apply under Agenda for Change. You must be able to demonstrate an active knowledge of and experience in a routine Histology Laboratory. Successful candidates would need to sign a learning contract and be expected to complete the IBMS Generic portfolio.
Cellular Pathology houses several sub-specialities including Histopathology, Cytopathology, Electron Microscopy, a muscle biopsy service, a specialist Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour service, Andrology service, as well as a post mortem suite, and mortuary. The laboratory receives and processes a wide range of tissue samples including approximately ninety thousand histological specimens and 7000 non-gynae cytology fluid based samples per year.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by the Histology Department, including dissection/loading, embedding, microtomy, Special stains, and IHC. The post holder will also be required to work in the Andrology service on rotation.
As a pre-specialist biomedical scientist the post holder will be following standard operating procedures, and support the implementation of improved or best practice. All work will be in keeping with the laboratory quality management system. This will include the effective use of laboratory procedural and other records, maintenance of assets/analysers, and supporting with the resolution of corrective and preventative actions.
The Cellular Pathology Department is undergoing a busy period of development, with upgrades to IT systems, the introduction of Digital Pathology, and a desire to develop the workforce into a range of laboratory, line management, and advanced practice roles.
Additional questions to be answered in the Supporting Evidence of your application:
1. Quality is an important part of laboratory work. What involvement do you have in 'Quality' and the Quality management system.
2. Trouble shooting is an important skill for a Biomedical Scientist. Give an example of when you had to trouble shoot within an area of the department.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 18 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1103693
- Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Band 5 Biomedical Scientist with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Sep 2026.
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