Job overview
We are looking for a passionate HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with a IBMS Specialist portfolio to join our small, busy, friendly team. You will help maintain and develop the excellent work of the Cellular Pathology department of delivering a high quality, efficient service.
The department receives 1500 non-gynae cytology and 22000 histology specimens a year. We undertake all routine cellular pathology processes including BMS specimen dissection, embedding, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, non-gynae cytology, OSNA and Mohs.
Main duties of the job
The main laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 standards. We are looking for someone who has a IBMS Specialist Portfolio/Diploma in Cellular Pathology to work across all sections of the histology main lab and non-gynae.
This role is full time, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
To discuss this role and/or book a visit to see the lab please contact Jenny Baillie at jenny.baillie@nhs.net
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Possess highly developed technical skills and be adept at all laboratory procedures.
- Ability to operate / troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and interpret results
- Competent at training other staff
Desirable
- Has performed specimen dissection before
- Is OSNA trained
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department.
- Ability to work within all areas of the department.
- Understands basic quality control / quality assurance procedures and EQA
- Understands how the QMS fits into the BMS role
Experience
Essential
- At least two years’ experience as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist.
- Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer system.
- Has worked in a UKAS accredited lab
- Has QPulse experience
Desirable
- Has NG experience
- Working knowledge of standard IT packages
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Post-graduate, post-registration training in a specialist area, leading to a completed specialist portfolio.
Desirable
- Dissection portfolio
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury District Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata if part time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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