# Senior Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist/2dc539a4-bf59-4214-8269-4d658cab7980 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist/2dc539a4-bf59-4214-8269-4d658cab7980.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust - **Location:** Southmead Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49387.00 to £56515.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Hours can be worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-10T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-30T11:37:02.162Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8356124 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8356124?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking to appoint a full-time, HCPC-registered Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Histology Department at Southmead Hospital. Applications are invited from enthusiastic, adaptable individuals who would enjoy working as part of a friendly team in this busy department. Histology training is an essential pre-requisite. The successful candidate must have completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology, or equivalent and hold a DEP in Histology Dissection. The ideal candidate will be organised, keen to learn and reliable. They must be able to work effectively as part of team, as well as being able to work independently. Excellent communication skills are required and the candidate must have attention to detail. Knowledge of ISO:15189 would be an advantage. ### Main duties of the job - Undertake independent dissection and sampling of samples received for histopathology across a range of categories. - Working as part of a team, help to provide a core, routine diagnostic laboratory service in Cellular Pathology (Histology) in accordance with national and professional standards. - With other senior staff, participate in the supervision, training and development of staff in the department with a particular focus on dissection, including appraisals and absence management - Act as a positive role model and visible leader within the department - Support the cut up supervisor in the leadership of the day-to-day running of specimen reception and cut-up to ensure an efficient and effective workflow, working towards helping the department to deliver key performance indicators including turn around times ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Contribute to discussions of workflow patterns and methodology - Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment within the working area - To be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment. - Be responsible for resource management within their section, in particular, - ensuring adequate supplies of equipment, materials and reagents - initiating the requisitioning of supplies - prioritising work - ensure outputs of section meet appropriate standards - troubleshooting problems that occur - Participate in evaluation of new methods and equipment - Work according to the regulations and codes of practice governing aspects of Health and Safety relevant to the department. - Assist in research and development projects ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. ## Person Specification ### Work Experience **Essential** - Extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience of histopathology techniques to include immuncytochemistry and enzyme histochemistry - Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practice applicable to laboratories **Desirable** - Experience of organising, training, supervising and mentoring of junior staff - Extensive knowledge of quality management and experience in BSN: EN ISO15189:2012 - Experience of Neuropatholgical Techniques ### Education/Training/Qualifc **Essential** - HCPC Registration Biomedical Sciences - Postgraduate level qualification in Cellular Pathology equivalent to Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or MSc or documented equivalent experience and competence - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing training in Cellular Pathology - Degree or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences - High level of theoretical and practical knowledge of Histological techniques and their clinical applications **Desirable** - Management or supervisory qualification or training - Hold the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Immunohistochemistry or be working towards this award - Experience of working in an NHS Cellular Pathology Laboratory, with specific experience in immunocytochemistry and special stains ### Knowledge/Skills/Abilities **Essential** - Good IT skills and knowledge of MS programs - Able to work to SOP's - Able to troubleshoot failures of laboratory equipment and procedures **Desirable** - Knowledge of departments IT system ### Personal Qualit/Special circum **Essential** - Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to work in an accurate and timely manner with a high level of concentration - Able to provide judgement on a wide range of complex laboratory issues - Highly organised - Able to work effectively as part of a team, and independently ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3004) - [dbs charges information (png, 132.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2398) - [senior bms b7 dissector (pdf, 320.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10684242) ## 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.