# Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Advanced Diagnostics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-advanced-diagnostics/019bd28c-7d25-492d-84df-e0ebf6ffb9a2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-advanced-diagnostics/019bd28c-7d25-492d-84df-e0ebf6ffb9a2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T13:11:16.989Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Histopathology/Histopathology-v8032554 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8032554?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Join the East and SouthEast Pathology Partnership — Exciting Career Opportunity in Cellular Pathology! If you are passionate about advancing healthcare through cutting-edge diagnostic science, and eager to work in a collaborative, innovative environment, ESP offers you a fantastic career opportunity. Why Join Us? - State-of-the-art facilities: Recent funding for new equipment brings potential benefits of the latest technology. - Career development: Access to comprehensive training, continuous professional development, and pathways for progression. - Impactful work: Play a key role in delivering accurate, timely pathology services that directly impact patient care across East and SouthEast England. - Supportive environment: Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to excellence, innovation, and patient-focused service. - Competitive benefits: Attractive salary packages, pension schemes, and flexible working options, as standard (Agenda for Change - Available Position: We are seeking talented and motivated professional Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our friendly and professional team. The role will involve supporting this service as well as being part of the Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and Cancer Vaccine Launchpad work. ### Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for performing routine laboratory techniques in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures, ensuring accurate data recording on the Pathology LIMS system. As well as general housekeeping the individual is also expected to carry out laboratory techniques, assist clinical staff, maintain laboratory equipment, and participate in the rotation across various areas, with a primary focus on Advanced Diagnostics. The role involves quality management tasks, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and engaging in internal and external quality control processes. The job holder will supervise junior staff, contribute to training and development, and maintain up-to-date training records. Financially, they are tasked with managing stock levels and adhering to procurement guidelines. The individual is expected to contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including corrective actions and audits, and take responsibility for managing incidents in the laboratory. The post holder will be part of the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) team within the Advanced Diagnostics laboratory of the Cellular Pathology Department, delivering high-quality diagnostic services. This role involves performing complex IHC techniques, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence to support cancer and disease detection. Additionally, the post holder will rotate into the Neuromuscular section, processing fresh muscle and nerve tissue samples. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. ## Job Details Join the East and SouthEast Pathology Partnership — Exciting Career Opportunity in Cellular Pathology! If you are passionate about advancing healthcare through cutting-edge diagnostic science, and eager to work in a collaborative, innovative environment, ESP offers you a fantastic career opportunity. Why Join Us? We are seeking talented and motivated professional Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our friendly and professional team. The role will involve supporting this service as well as being part of the Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and Cancer Vaccine Launchpad work. ## Job Description The post holder is responsible for performing routine laboratory techniques in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures, ensuring accurate data recording on the Pathology LIMS system. As well as general housekeeping the individual is also expected to carry out laboratory techniques, assist clinical staff, maintain laboratory equipment, and participate in the rotation across various areas, with a primary focus on Advanced Diagnostics. The role involves quality management tasks, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and engaging in internal and external quality control processes. The job holder will supervise junior staff, contribute to training and development, and maintain up-to-date training records. Financially, they are tasked with managing stock levels and adhering to procurement guidelines. The individual is expected to contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including corrective actions and audits, and take responsibility for managing incidents in the laboratory. The post holder will be part of the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) team within the Advanced Diagnostics laboratory of the Cellular Pathology Department, delivering high-quality diagnostic services. This role involves performing complex IHC techniques, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence to support cancer and disease detection. Additionally, the post holder will rotate into the Neuromuscular section, processing fresh muscle and nerve tissue samples. ## Responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Extensive computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, data analysis tools, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). - Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in laboratory procedures and documentation. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals. - Ability to work under pressure, especially during periods of high workload, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency. - Technical proficiency in IHC/ISH techniques, including preparation, staining, and QC. - Effective problem-solving skills, particularly in troubleshooting IHC and laboratory equipment issues. - Organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment. - Supervisory skills to assist with training junior staff and ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures and safety standards. **Desirable** - Advanced IHC technique skills, with the ability to perform complex staining and analyses. - Ability to troubleshooting and implement corrective actions. - Leadership skills, with experience in mentoring or supervising junior staff. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Good knowledge of Histopathology / IMF / Neuromuscular and IHC theory and practice. - Good interpersonal skills, able to build and develop working relationships with colleagues within and outside the Trust. - Working knowledge of data security and confidentiality. - IT Literate including use of Microsoft word, data analysis and use of WinPath LIMS. - Knowledge of quality assurance. - Good knowledge of Quality Management System. **Desirable** - Knowledge of troubleshooting enzyme histochemistry, ensuring accurate and reliable results. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working in a Cellular Pathology laboratory, with a solid understanding of laboratory processes and procedures. - Substantive post-registration experience in a Cellular Pathology setting, demonstrating competency in diagnostic techniques and laboratory practices. - Experience in an Immunohistochemistry (IHC) laboratory, with experience in IHC/in-situ hybridisation techniques and the use of relevant IHC laboratory platforms. - Experience of working in NHS environment, under UKAS: ISO 15189 standards. - Experience of working to deadlines. **Desirable** - Experience with microscopic quality control of antibodies/probes, ensuring accuracy and consistency in diagnostic results. - Familiarity with technical Immunofluorescence (IMF) techniques and their application in diagnostic workflows. - Experience handling muscle samples (Freezing and orientation). Experience of Enzyme histochemistry. - Use of Ventana Benchmark Ultra/ Ultra Plus, Leica Bond III, Agilent/Dako Autostainer Link 48 and OMNIS. - Experience of validation and verification of Histology tests ### Communications **Essential** - Good verbal communication skills. - Able to work as part of a team or independently, as required. ### Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC Registration. - IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification). - IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology (or equivalent qualification). **Desirable** - Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of biomedical science (e.g., MSc or equivalent). - Additional certifications (e.g. Immunohistochemistry, molecular Biology, or other relevant fields). - Training in supervisory or leadership skills. ### Specific requirements **Essential** - Able to perform required duties with any necessary aids or adaptations, ensuring full capability in the role. - Comfortable handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, and infected materials, in compliance with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies. - Willingness to undergo necessary vaccinations as part of role-specific health and safety protocols. **Desirable** - Previous NHS experience. - A commitment to contribute to the health and care of NHS patients. - Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in discipline and how they may influence the future of Pathology. ### Personal and people development **Essential** - Good organisational skills. - Ability to work under pressure. - Ability to produce high quality work. - Open minded to new technology and techniques. - Reliable and trustworthy. - Self-motivated. - Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks good hand-eye coordination & manually dexterous. - Methodical, precise, numerate Ability to pick up techniques quickly. - Is able to cope with large amounts of repetitive work. - Highly motivated, innovative and adaptable. - Can think clearly and react appropriately under stress while remaining calm. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 815.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10320258) - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## 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.