# Specialist Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/15a03d83-a659-46f9-9432-e6244970c923 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/15a03d83-a659-46f9-9432-e6244970c923.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Kingston Upon Thames - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inc Outer London HCAS (pro-rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-23T09:43:05.461Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Kingston_Upon_Thames/Kingston_Richmond_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cellular_Pathology/Cellular_Pathology-v8028717 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8028717?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview - The post holder will work as a registered Biomedical Scientist and member of the Cellular Pathology team providing data, specialist scientific and technical services used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. - This department consists of Histology and Non-Gynae cytology. - Where appropriate the post holder will initially work under the guidance of more experienced members of staff in undertaking the scientific tasks in all sections of the department. - Once fully trained and competently assessed the post holder is expected to work independently within the standards set by UKAS ISO 15189. - Assisting senior staff in the on-going training of the less experienced, newly qualified and Trainee Biomedical Scientists and new staff as required will be expected. - We welcome applicants with a genuine enthusiasm for immunohistochemistry and a solid background in IHC techniques and interpretation. ### Main duties of the job - The post holder will be expected to ensure the effective delivery of a high-quality service that meets the needs and requirements of all users, meeting the requirements to maintain continuing accreditation with UKAS  and continuing compliance with other statutory and non-statutory bodies. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role. ## Job Details The post holder will work as a registered Biomedical Scientist and member of the Cellular Pathology team providing data, specialist scientific and technical services used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This department consists of Histology and Non-Gynae cytology. Where appropriate the post holder will initially work under the guidance of more experienced members of staff in undertaking the scientific tasks in all sections of the department. Once fully trained and competently assessed the post holder is expected to work independently within the standards set by UKAS ISO 15189. Assisting senior staff in the on-going training of the less experienced, newly qualified and Trainee Biomedical Scientists and new staff as required will be expected. We welcome applicants with a genuine enthusiasm for immunohistochemistry and a solid background in IHC techniques and interpretation. ## Job Description The post holder will be expected to ensure the effective delivery of a high-quality service that meets the needs and requirements of all users, meeting the requirements to maintain continuing accreditation with UKAS and continuing compliance with other statutory and non-statutory bodies. ## Responsibilities Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Confident in undertaking all analytical procedures - Able to self-organise and delegate tasks as appropriate **Desirable** - An appreciation of the work and requirements of other departments ### Knowledge **Essential** - A wide ranging knowledge of Cellular Pathology - Knowledge of Health and Safety and Good Laboratory Practice **Desirable** - Digital Pathology ### Experience **Essential** - Basic Science Skills From School and University - Trained in a recognised diagnostic pathology laboratory - Working within a team - Experience in Immunohistochemistry **Desirable** - Proven record of problem solving and troubleshooting - Acting on abnormal results or unexpected findings - Knowledge of ICC NEQAS ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent - Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) - Specialist Portfolio or equivalent **Desirable** - Member of the Institute of Biomedical sciences - At least 3 years Histology experience post registration ## Documents - [job features (pdf, 220.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10315970) - [onboarding roadmap (pdf, 440.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3006) - [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2412) - [specialist biomedical scientist (pdf, 728.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10315969) ## 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.