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Job requirements
Essential
32 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Behaviours
Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Behaviours
Ability to communicate highly complex and / or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff.
- Behaviours
Ability to work as an integral member of a team and support collaborative team working across all sections.
- Behaviours
Flexible approach to work.
- Behaviours
Personal honesty and integrity, with a commitment to patient service and confidentiality.
- Behaviours
Patient-centred, collaborative, fair, accountable and empowered approach.
- Experience
Post registration Laboratory experience in relevant discipline.
- Experience
Extensive practical experience, in-house training and structured study through the IBMS specialist portfolio programme.
- Experience
Proven ability to work unsupervised e.g. on-call or shift.
- Practical skills
Independent Problem solving/ troubleshooting skills.
- Practical skills
Good concentration.
- Practical skills
Attention to detail.
- Practical skills
Manual dexterity and precision when manipulating small tools such as pipettes, handling very small volumes of clinical material or preparing microscope slides.
- Practical skills
Ability to perform a wide range of complex technical procedures and safely operate highly complex laboratory equipment.
- Practical skills
Ability to work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Practical skills
Ability to use LIMS to enter, manage, retrieve, interpret, validate and authorise complex patient information and results.
- Special knowledge
LIMS / IT systems.
- Special knowledge
Basic knowledge and computer literacy.
- Special knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of current national legislation and guidelines relevant to the speciality.
- Special knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.
- Special knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of quality management, internal and external quality assurance, risk assessment and incident investigation.
- Other requirements
Ability to contribute towards the training of support workers, more junior biomedical scientists, clinical and medical staff.
- Other requirements
Ability to participate in the delivery of a 24 hour Pathology service, including contracted participation in a 24/7 rota and / or the out of hour rota.
- Other requirements
Willingness and ability to work across site locations (LGI & SJUH) if the service requires it.
- Other requirements
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and protect sensitive information related to patient care.
- Other requirements
Ability to comply with infection control, health and safety, risk management and departmental policies.
- Other requirements
Ability to work in a laboratory environment with prolonged periods sitting or standing at the bench and exposure to potentially infectious pathological samples.
- Other requirements
Ability to move light and moderate loads up to 15kg, with occasional movement of loads of 20kg with the aid of a trolley.
- Qualifications and Training
Successfully studied for an accredited degree in biomedical sciences, or other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- Qualifications and Training
Maintain registered status as a biomedical scientist with the Health Care Professions Council.
- Qualifications and Training
Undertaken all mandatory training required for the role.
- Qualifications and Training
Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Multidisciplinary experience.
- Experience
Line management experience and leadership skills.
- Experience
Teaching, training and mentorship skills.
- Special knowledge
Knowledge of pathology disciplines other than in own area.
Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with the IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent) in Cellular Pathology to join our friendly and supportive team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based primarily at St James's University Hospital, Leeds, this Specialist Biomedical Scientist role sits within a large, highly specialised Cellular Pathology service, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services for a diverse range of patients across the region. Applicants should have practical experience of Cellular Pathology laboratory techniques to specialist BMS level, a commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering excellence in patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full Cellular Pathology pathway, rotating through reception and dissection, the main laboratory, further work, molecular diagnostics and cytology. Working alongside Advanced Biomedical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, associate practitioners, Biomedical support workers and supported by dedicated Quality and Training Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of diagnostic specimens. We are looking for an organised, proactive and collaborative individual who can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, lead by example, and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to perform a range of specialist clinical technical investigations. You may be required to work in a team or independently, for example when working on-call. You will have the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate, timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations. You may be required to organize the tasks of Biomedical Scientists, associate practitioners and support workers. The post holder will primarily assist in the day to day running of lab areas, under supervision/delegation of the Advanced Biomedical Scientist. You will participate as required in BMS duties within reception, cut-up, main lab, further work, molecular, Non-cervical cytology and specialist histology areas of the department. This will also involve QC and EQA authorisation, training, risk and incident assessment and investigation and HR procedures. Please see the attached Job description for further information about this vacancy
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 05 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002267
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name - Robert Rajch Position - Advanced Biomedical Scientist Email - robert.rajch@nhs.net Phone number - 01132068855 Shortlisting Date: 12/10/2026 Interview Date: TBC
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with the IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent) in Cellular Pathology to join our friendly and supportive team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based primarily at St James's University Hospital, Leeds, this Specialist Biomedical Scientist role sits within a large, highly specialised Cellular Pathology service, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services for a diverse range of patients across the region. Applicants should have practical experience of Cellular Pathology laboratory techniques to specialist BMS level, a commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering excellence in patient care.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full Cellular Pathology pathway, rotating through reception and dissection, the main laboratory, further work, molecular diagnostics and cytology. Working alongside Advanced Biomedical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, associate practitioners, Biomedical support workers and supported by dedicated Quality and Training Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of diagnostic specimens. We are looking for an organised, proactive and collaborative individual who can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, lead by example, and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Applicants who are HCPC registered with relevant Cellular Pathology experience, and have commenced their IBMS Specialist Portfolio may also be considered.
The department operates Monday to Saturday between 7:30am and 7:30pm, incorporating standard and extended day shifts, with a minimum requirement to work 1 in 4 Saturdays.
Why you should join our Team
The Cellular Pathology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a forwardthinking, innovative and continually improving service. We were the first laboratory in the UK to digitally scan 100% of surgical slides and also introduced the UK’s first automated tissue sectioners. We are a regional Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and a pilot site for the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, supported by dedicated Transformation and Pathology Technology & Innovation Leads.
As a large teaching hospital, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong emphasis on training, development and progression for staff at all levels. The department processes a wide range of specialist work and provides Histopathology, NonGynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle, Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular and Mortuary services. There are excellent opportunities to contribute to innovation, quality improvement and service development while working alongside experienced and committed colleagues.
We have UKAS accreditation to ISO15189:2022 standards.
What you will bring to the role
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to perform a range of specialist clinical technical investigations. You may be required to work in a team or independently, for example when working on-call. You will have the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate, timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations. You may be required to organize the tasks of Biomedical Scientists, associate practitioners and support workers.
The post holder will primarily assist in the day to day running of lab areas, under supervision/delegation of the Advanced Biomedical Scientist.
You will participate as required in BMS duties within reception, cut-up, main lab, further work, molecular, Non-cervical cytology and specialist histology areas of the department.
This will also involve QC and EQA authorisation, training, risk and incident assessment and investigation and HR procedures.
Please see the attached Job description for further information about this vacancy
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Annex 21 with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Oct 2026.
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