Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology 12-month

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves assisting with day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with UKAS standards, and contributing to staff training within a high-performing work environment. Candidates should have experience in laboratory procedures and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• UKAS standards compliance knowledge.
• Experience in a laboratory setting as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Ability to assist in training staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the service.
• Implement policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support delivery of high-quality services as instructed by seniors.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Cellular Pathology team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our busy yet friendly department on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Our department processes approximately 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests each year across our two hospital sites – Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital. As part of a large general hospital trust, we handle a diverse range of tissue and diagnostic cytology specimens, including post-mortem work.

Location and accreditation

The main Cellular Pathology Laboratory is based at the Bedford Hospital site, with an expectation that staff may be required to cover occasional shifts at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital site. The Pathology service holds full UKAS accreditation and is HTA and MHRA compliant.

Role and responsibilities

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


• Assist the Specialist BMS & Senior BMS in delivering a high quality, efficient and effective service through the Quality Management System (QMS).


• Assist in the implementation of change as directed by laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.


• Implement policies and procedures to ensure the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline-specific regulatory bodies.


• Assist in training and development of scientific and support staff.

About the Trust and working environment

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer key services such as A&E, obstetrics-led maternity and paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to staff health and wellbeing. The Trust is committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology and offers high quality training and development opportunities.

Values and recruitment

We recruit based on qualifications and experience and on behaviours that underpin our Trust’s core values. We use values-based recruitment and are committed to equality and diversity and to creating a culture that values differences.

Additional information

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

Details

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

Responsibilities and service delivery

The post holder will support day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service, working closely with senior Biomedical Scientists to ensure 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.

Compliance

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, they 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.

Closing date

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.