Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker - Cellular Pathology 12 month FTC

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 3 Higher Biomedical Support Worker for the Cellular Pathology team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role is based at Bedford Hospital with some shifts at Luton & Dunstable, supporting histology processing and special techniques.

You will work under the guidance of senior staff to maintain UKAS accreditation and ensure high-quality patient care through accurate results and compliant laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• Solid general histology background with hands-on experience in immunohistochemistry.
• Experience with histology automation and adherence to quality management systems.
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist (or eligibility) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service.
• Support the Specialist BMS and Senior BMS in delivering high-quality, efficient service.
• Implement policies to ensure compliance with UKAS standards and regulatory bodies.
• Aid in training and development of scientific and support staff.

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Histology automation

Tools

QMS

UKAS standards

Job description

Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker - Cellular Pathology 12 month FTC

Company:

Company: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Join Our Dynamic Cellular Pathology Team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust!

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for aBand 3 Higher Biomedical Support Workeron a 12-month fixed term contract to join our busy yet friendly Cellular Pathology team.

At Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, you’ll be part of a vibrant department that processes an impressive44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annuallyacross two bustling sitesLuton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital.

Your primary base will be the Cellular Pathology Laboratory at Bedford Hospital, with occasional shifts at Luton & Dunstable, providing you with variety and broader experience. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards, holding fullUKAS accreditation, and being fully compliant withHTA and MHRA regulations.

This role demands a solid general histology background, with hands-on knowledge of special techniques such as immunohistochemistry and histology automation giving you the opportunity to develop and showcase your specialized skills.

If you’re eager to join a supportive team where your expertise truly matters and your contributions make a real impact on patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact:

Charlotte Emmony, Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager

[e-mail]

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

The post holder will support the Specialist BMS and Senior BMS in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and effective service through the Quality Management System (QMS). They will assist in implementing changes as directed by laboratory seniors or the manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures to ensure 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.

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.

Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.

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

The post holder will assist the senior laboratory 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.

To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust