Biomedical Scientist

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust is seeking a qualified Biomedical Scientist to join their histopathology laboratory team. Responsibilities include processing specimens, conducting laboratory investigations, and training staff. Applicants must have a BSc in Biomedical Science and experience within an NHS setting. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical medical analyses in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Existing laboratory experience.
• Safe handling of patient samples.
• Knowledge of working within an NHS laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Process biomedical specimens and record results.
• Perform laboratory investigations and troubleshoot equipment.
• Train staff and maintain database integrity.

Skills

Teamwork/leadership skills

Ability to interpret and prioritize clinical information

Education

BSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent)

Tools

LIMS and other laboratory based systems

Job description

Job summary

This practitioner grade Biomedical Scientist (BMS) post involves the processing of biomedical specimens, their analysis and recording of results. The post holder will be an active member of a laboratory team undertaking rotation as required. The post holder will be required to apply their generic skills in a range of laboratory settings.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will perform laboratory investigations within a histopathology laboratory, troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment, and engage in a range of scientific and technical duties requiring hand–eye coordination and fine adjustment of equipment. The post holder will also be expected to coordinate own work and that of MLAs and students, provide practical training to individual or small groups of staff, and seek to maintain the integrity of records entered on the laboratory database including data entered by others. The post holder will generate test results which contribute directly to serious and life threatening diseases and will be required to report these to clinicians and ward staff.

Participate in the department7s specimen reception, including the receipt, storage & disposal of human tissue in accordance with HTA standards. Assist Band 6/7 staff in specimen dissection. Handling & processing of surgical and post-mortem tissues to routine microscopy, including specialised paraffin techniques, hand processing of minute specimens. Participation in specialised sections: immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, special stains and cryotomy (frozen sections).

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients7 homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant7s chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Job description

Job responsibilities

This practitioner grade Biomedical Scientist (BMS) post involves the processing of biomedical specimens, their analysis and recording of results. The post holder will be an active member of a laboratory team undertaking rotation as required. The post holder will be required to apply their generic skills in a range of laboratory settings.

Person Specification

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Working within an NHS laboratory setting
• Safe handling of patient samples
• Teamwork/leadership skills
• Ability to interpret and prioritize clinical information

Desirable

• Experience within an NHS histopathology laboratory
• Tissue recognition skills
• Experience with specialist histopathology techniques

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
• Completion of IBMS Registration portfolio

Desirable

• MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
• Progress towards IBMS specialist portfolio (histology)

Experience

Essential

• Existing laboratory experience

Desirable

• Existing laboratory experience within Histopathology

Special Requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of using LIMS and other laboratory based systems

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Additional registering bodies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW

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