Band 5 Biomedical Scientist

UDML College of Engineering, JECRC Founadation, Jaipur; Reading; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading seeks a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist for the Histology department. The ideal candidate should be HCPC registered with experience in routine histological techniques. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) emphasizes teamwork and analytical skills. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days of annual leave increasing with service

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have NHS lab experience.
• Experience in routine histological techniques is essential.
• Familiarity with specimen tissue transfer is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples and data for histology.
• Transmit information to colleagues and assist in training.
• Support training for the Specialist portfolio.

Skills

Routine histological techniques

Communicating effectively with staff

Sample analysis

Education

BSc BMS

HCPC registration

Job description

Band 5 Biomedical Scientist - INTERNAL ONLY

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area: Histology

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 193-7514670NCG

Site: Harborne House, Car Park 13

Town: Reading

Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 (plus 5% Fringe) per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 16/11/2025 23:59

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ' Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'.

We are C ompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are A spirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are R esourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are E xcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE: INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Band 5 Biomedical Scientist

The Cellular Pathology department has a vacancy for a BMS in the Histology section at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust based at the Whiteknights campus at the University of Reading.

Applicants for this post must be well-motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists and have post-registration experience.

We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with proven experience in all aspects of routine Histology.

Experience in specimen tissue transfer would be an advantage, but not essential, as training will be given.

Applicants will be required to undertake a practical test as part of interview process.

We are an IBMS accredited training laboratory and support training for Specialist portfolio will be given.

The post is full-time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

Transmit information to colleagues, including less experienced staff and staff undergoing training, in order to ensure an understanding of all techniques employed and the highly complex equipment used in the analysis of Pathological samples.

Analyse samples and other data involving routine histology pursuance of service needs and to benefit the patient.

Working for our organisation

This is a busy department, which is merged with Wexham Park Hospital histology department into a state-of-the-art facility located at Harborne House, Whiteknights campus, University of Reading. Workload combined is around 55,000 for histology and 6,000 NG. Performing a wide range of Immunohistochemistry techniques. We have full UKAS accreditation.

Reading is a lively town with excellent shopping and leisure facilities. The countryside around Reading is lovely, stroll along the Thames, explore Windsor Great Park or walk in the hills and valleys around Henley. Reading is only half an hour from London Paddington by train giving easy access to all the attractions of London, and has excellent road and rail links across the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values: C ompassionate, A spirational, R esourceful, E xcellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• NHS lab experience
• Experience and knowledge routine Histological techniques

Desirable criteria

• Tissue transfer

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc BMS
• HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

• Specialist portfolio started

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

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The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 272.6KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 24.7KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 139.1KB)
• Behaviours Framework 2022 (PDF, 2.9MB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Amanda Babington

Job title: Head BMS

Email address:

Telephone number: 0118 322 8201