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Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology 12-month FTC

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedford, MK42 9DJ

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

1 September 2026

1 days left

Job description

The Cellular Pathology team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Band 5 Biomedical Sci...

The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will assist the Specialist BMS & Senior BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.

The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.

Details of the specific service, departmental responsibilities, accountabilities, and objectives are outlined in the Role Descriptor document accompanying this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.

The post holder will support the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service, working closely with senior Biomedical Scientists to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient, and effective service in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS).

They will assist in the implementation of service improvements and operational changes as directed by senior laboratory staff or the Laboratory Manager, in line with service requirements.

The post holder will be responsible for implementing policies and procedures to ensure the service remains compliant with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation, and relevant discipline-specific regulatory bodies.

In addition, the post holder will contribute to the training and development of both scientific and support staff.

As an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will play an active role in supporting the effective delivery of departmental services.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent
  • HCPC registered

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, including good use of written English (spelling and grammar)
  • Ability to expertly embed min. 45 blocks per hour
  • Ability to expertly section min. 20 blocks per hour

Desirable

  • Flexible in approach and adaptability to change
  • Practical knowledge of Cellular Pathology automation

Expereience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Cellular Pathology laboratory in the UK
  • Digital Pathology
  • Immunohistochemistry experience

Desirable

  • Cutting frozen sections

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

18 August 2026

Last checked

20 August 2026

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About the employer

BHN
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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