Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join its neuropathology laboratory team. The successful candidate will perform clinical technical services, maintain specialist equipment, and participate actively in quality control processes. Essential qualifications include a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist. This permanent, full-time position offers an annual salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of the pathology of disease.
• Participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Knowledge of health and safety issues in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialist techniques in the Neuropathology laboratory.
• Maintain and run specialist equipment worth £350,000.
• Participate in quality control and continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Knowledge of special stains

Immunocytochemistry

Electron microscopy

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences

State registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

Tools

Microsoft Office

iLab

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available within the neuropathology laboratory to join a busy and technically diverse team. This peninsula specialism provides a diagnostic service to the region encompassing surgical, post mortem, muscle and nerve work along with support for local and national research collaborations. Applications are invited from suitably qualified interested individuals. Knowledge of special stains, immunocytochemistry and electron microscopy would be advantageous although in‑service training will be available to the successful candidate.

Main Duties of the Job

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as those with Priority and At Risk status. The role includes:

• Provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist techniques to biological material.
• Support all technical aspects within the Neuropathology service and record data as required.
• Facilitate smooth running of the service and undertake scientific duties.
• Maintain and run specialist equipment up to a value of £350,000.

About Us

We are a people business where every member of staff matters. As part of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, we are committed to leading innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. We value work‑life balance and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Details

• Date posted: 20 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 216-LH-C7605042
• Job locations: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Job Responsibilities

1. Participate in routine and specialised techniques in Neuropathology and other laboratory areas as required.
2. Participate in all internal and external quality control/quality assurance systems and schemes.
3. Jointly responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of reagents and consumables.
4. Prepare and provide statistical and other information as required.
5. Monitor information to assist and carry out audit activities for clinical audit, reporting or research.
6. Keep up to date with health and safety requirements and actively participate in health and safety of the sections.
7. Participate in staff annual appraisal and achieve objectives.
8. Assist in continuous quality improvement processes, including audit, corrective action and preventative action.
9. Maintain necessary communication and relationship skills to facilitate smooth running of the section.
10. Assist in implementation of new methodologies and ensure standards of quality are maintained.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or a degree acceptable to the IBMS and HCPC.
• State registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.

Desirable Qualifications

• Associate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBMS) or Fellowship.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Proven knowledge of the pathology of disease.
• Participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Proven knowledge of health and safety issues relating to a cellular pathology laboratory.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of iLab.

Essential Aptitude & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, able to deal with patients and staff at all levels with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer Details

• Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
• Address: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
• Website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/