# Specialist Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/b28e207f-475b-4f70-b1fc-ba39c039d1b7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/b28e207f-475b-4f70-b1fc-ba39c039d1b7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/ pro rata for part time - with training annex if app - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-15T15:42:43.590Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Histopathology/Histopathology-v7974027 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7974027?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen for a full-time HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with demonstrable Histology experience to join our dedicated and busy team in Leicester. Candidates are required to hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Histopathology; a successful candidate without this portfolio would be required to study for and attain this qualification. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the laboratory including the primary diagnostic section comprising specimen reception, dissection and section production ( embedding, microtomy & quality control) as well as our specialist section which includes immunohistochemistry (automated), electron microscopy and enzyme histochemistry. You will be a well motivated, proactive team member who is able to prioritise and work on your own initiative with minimal supervision. You must be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, a flexible approach to work in line with the Trusts agenda for service reconfiguration and improved patient care and be capable of working accurately and efficiently under pressure. The department operates a voluntary out of hours technical on-call service. This application will close once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, therefore early application is advised. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation. - Undertake specialised analytical work in designated areas of the department. - Participate in the department’s rosters as required. - Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action. - Take delegated responsibility for the quality control, operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. - Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures. - Give appropriate advice to colleagues and or clinicians regarding the appropriateness of samples or assays Please see attached job description for more information. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Conscientious, Meticulous - Demonstrates ability to organise their own work effectively - Keyboard skills and computer literacy - Able to demonstrate competency in appropriate Pathology laboratory techniques - Diagnostic laboratory experience of at least Minimum 2 years post State Registration experience **Desirable** - Demonstrates knowledge of advanced techniques - Demonstrates a good knowledge of instrumentation - Shows and awareness of method development and new technologies ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Requires highly developed physical skills including accurate eye to hand coordination - Able to maintain prolonged concentration for specific tasks e.g. microscopy ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - State Registered BMS (HCPC); has completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent; knowledge of specialist discipline to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent acquired via short courses and ongoing specialist training. - Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and training **Desirable** - Biomedical Science degree Demonstrates a knowledge of instrumentation - Shows and awareness of method development and new technologies ### Analytical and Judgement skills **Essential** - Able to make judgements regarding complex facts or situations that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options. e.g. judgements regarding anomalous results, QA assessments and technical failures **Desirable** - Experience of troubleshooting appropriate laboratory instrumentation ### Planning and organisation skills **Essential** - Able to plan own work activities and those of supervised staff ### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs ### Communication and relationship skills **Essential** - Good interpersonal skills Able to communicate concisely, effectively and clearly **Desirable** - Demonstrates a range of IT skills ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - Able to participate in out of hours roster and/or other flexible working arrangements ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [b6 specialist bms jd (pdf, 728.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10256237) - [b6 specialist bms ps (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10256238) - [uhl organisational chart (pdf, 1002.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10256239) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## 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.