# Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for IPP Analytics Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-scientist/893214cc-0431-4f30-b622-e3ff11fa4585 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-scientist/893214cc-0431-4f30-b622-e3ff11fa4585.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** IPP Analytics Limited - **Location:** Southwest Pathology Services - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 to £39,043 per annum depending on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-20T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-04T15:12:12.904Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Taunton/IPP_Analytics_Limited/Histology/Histology-v8274706 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8274706?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://synlab.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job overview The Histology Department at Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) in Somerset is looking for a qualified Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our team of professionals, and make a difference in the field! We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to providing a high-quality testing service and are enthusiastic about mentoring and sharing their knowledge. Take the next step in your career and be part of our innovative and dynamic organisation. Our Histology team operates its service across two laboratories, Taunton and Yeovil. This position is primarily based at our Taunton Laboratory within our Essential Service Laboratory at Musgrove Park Hospital, although there may be some limited travel to Yeovil to support the service needs. You will have the opportunity to work in a laboratory that takes a leading technological approach with state-of-the-art technology in digital pathology and specimen tracking. SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS). Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios. At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We offer a Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles, as well as £5000 welcome bonus for joining the business. SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members to include Specialist Diplomas, Masters Degrees and Dissection Expert Practice. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth. ### Main duties of the job As an Biomedical Scientist within the Histology team, you will perform routine and specialist testing, providing patient centred scientific excellence whilst maintaining high-quality standards in accordance with ISO15189. This includes, tissue dissection of Category A and B specimens, immunohistochemistry using the Leica Bond platform, Quality Control Procedures, cellular pathology tinctorial staining and audit. You will supervise, mentor and support Medical Laboratory Assistants and Associate Practitioners within your department, sharing your knowledge, experience and passion for your work. SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests. Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Provide leadership in specimen reception area of the Histology laboratory by carrying out tissue dissection - Provide technical skills for the laboratory in immunohistochemistry, special stains and embedding. - Support the validation and verification of new laboratory equipment and reagents, including comparability assessment and maintenance - Take part in laboratory audit, health and safety requirements and training. - Identify and log incident and exception reports, and adhere to Quality Assurance and Quality control procedures, including NEQAS assessments. - Support staff with knowledge and training in Histological techniques ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Working knowledge of Histology Biomedical techniques and practices - Experience of working in a Biomedical laboratory - Ability to communicate technical information accurately verbally, written and electronically ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc (Hons) Biomedical degree or equivalent - HCPC State registration as a Biomedical Scientist **Desirable** - Progress towards a higher degree such as masters degree or management qualification ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Good degree of accuracy, numeracy & interpretive skills - Knowledge of computer applications and LIMS including Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities - Ability to manage time to best advantage, to prioritise work for self and others, and able to plan activities within area of work ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 397.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10590422) ## 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.