Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is looking for a Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role requires appropriate degree and state registration (IBMS), with responsibilities including working collaboratively with medical staff, rotating through laboratory sections, and engaging in digital pathology. Benefits include generous annual leave, NHS pension scheme, and staff discounts. Ideal candidates will have cellular pathology expertise and NHS experience.

Benefits

27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated cellular pathology expertise and IBMS registration portfolio required.
• Experience in a relevant discipline; NHS laboratory experience is desirable.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio begun/in progress is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Medical Laboratory Assistants and medical staff.
• Rotate through all laboratory sections and participate in relevant training.
• Engage fully with digital pathology and Vantage workflow management.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable populations.

Skills

Cellular pathology expertise

Self‑motivation

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Experience with digital pathology

Education

Appropriate degree in a relevant discipline

State registration in the appropriate role (IBMS)

Job description

Overview

Biomedical Scientist – Cellular Pathology (Band 5, 37.5hrs/week) – 12 month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave. Join our busy Cellular Pathology team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The department processes over 22,000 surgical histology requests and 1,600 non‑gynaecological specimens annually.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated cellular pathology expertise and IBMS registration portfolio. • Self‑motivated, organised and actively engaged in CPD activities. • Work alongside Medical Laboratory Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, Junior Medical staff and Consultant Pathologists. • Rotate through all laboratory sections and participate in early/late rota following relevant training. • Engage fully with digital pathology and Vantage workflow management systems, supporting day‑to‑day operation and service development. • Promote safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, implementing Trust policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree in a relevant discipline.
• State registration in the appropriate role (IBMS).
• Experience in a relevant discipline; NHS laboratory experience desirable.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio begun/in progress.
• Experience with digital pathology desirable.
• Computer literacy and criteria‑driven application essential.

Benefits

• 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• NHS pension scheme membership.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, electronic goods, etc.).
• NHS staff discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary finance – loans, savings, budget planning and debt‑management tips.
• Stockport Credit Union – local financial advice.

EEO Statement

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We welcome applicants from underrepresented communities and promote a workforce truly representative of our local population.

Additional Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check required (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975).

• Certificate of Sponsorship available for Skilled Worker visa holders; view UK Visas and Immigration website.

• Current UK professional registration mandatory.

Employer Details

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust – Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE.