Specialist Biomedical Scientist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

It is essential that applicants hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio to be appointed at Band 6. Candidates who have completed or close to completing their portfolio will be appointed to Band 5 until the Specialist Portfolio certificate has been received. Applications may also be considered from experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists in which case appointment would be made at Band 5. The department provides Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services housed within a purpose-built facility in a prime city-centre location. We receive a broad range of specimens from within the Trust, General Practitioners and as a specialist referral centre handle cases regionally, nationally and from overseas; we provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience with a wide range of specimens and repertoire of tests. We work closely with genomics services, accommodating the increasing complexity of integrated pathology and molecular diagnostics. The laboratory is divided into a Specimen Reception, Slide Production, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Muscle & Nerve, Electron Microscopy, Neuropathology, Cytology, Genomics preparation, Mohs and research facility NovoPath. We have established Advanced Practitioner roles undertaking specimen dissection with some undertaking RCPath reporting qualifications for BMSs. The laboratory is open Monday Friday, 7am 6pm, flexibility is encouraged to support the staff and the service. As a major Transplant Centre, we also provide an out of hours on-call service that is voluntary to join. The department of Cellular Pathology is made up of Histology, Cytology, Neuropathology, Research and Mortuary Services. The post holder will rotate between sections and participate as part of a team, in providing Cellular Pathology service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. Procedures will be carried out without supervision under the guidance of a Senior Biomedical Scientist. To work as part of a team in the receipt of Cellular Pathology specimens, assisting in specimen dissection and preparing samples for processing, recording details on the laboratory information system, storage and eventual disposal of residual tissue. To undertake cryotomy on intraoperative tissue samples (frozen sections) and produce high quality sections in a timely and efficient manner. To carry out a wide range of laboratory procedures, e.g. taking X-rays of breast and bone samples, programming tissue processors, orientating and embedding tissue samples, preparing and analysing non-gynaecological cytology preparations, microtomy, tissue staining, immunocytochemistry, electron microscopy, moleculardiagnostic procedures, validate results and use judgement in determining and initiating further procedures that may be required. To actively participate in the maintenance and basic trouble shooting of laboratory equipment, report any faults and non-compliances to a senior member of staff and take prompt and appropriate action in response to unexpected situations. To participate in Quality Control and correct any minor non-conformities and report any major non-compliant events to a senior member of staff. To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH,Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any noncompliances to a senior member of staff.

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