Biomedical Scientist

Ipp-Analytics-Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Welcome bonus

Training budget

Job summary

SYNLAB UK & Ireland in Taunton seeks a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist for the Histology team, based at Musgrove Park Hospital with some travel to Yeovil. You will deliver high-quality tissue testing, digital pathology support, and mentorship to junior staff.

The role requires HCPC registration, a biomedical degree, and ongoing professional development within a leading pathology provider. Competitive benefits and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical degree or equivalent.
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• Progress towards a higher degree such as masters or a management qualification.
• Experience in Histology or biomedical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Lead in tissue dissection and histology procedures.
• Perform immunohistochemistry and special staining as required.
• Support equipment validation, verification and maintenance.
• Participate in audits, safety and quality control procedures.
• Mentor staff and support professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical degree

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Progress towards Master’s or management qualification

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

Employer IPP Analytics Limited Employer type Private Sector Site Southwest Pathology Services Town Taunton Salary £32,073 to £39,043 per annum depending on experience Closing 20/09/2026 23:59

Biomedical Scientist

SYNLAB Pay Band 5

The place to work in pathology

We are looking fortop talentto join theUK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.

Job overview

The Histology Department at Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) in Somerset is looking for a qualified Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our team of professionals, and make a difference in the field! We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to providing a high-quality testing service and are enthusiastic about mentoring and sharing their knowledge. Take the next step in your career and be part of our innovative and dynamic organisation.

Our Histology team operates its service across two laboratories, Taunton and Yeovil. This position is primarily based at our Taunton Laboratory within our Essential Service Laboratory at Musgrove Park Hospital, although there may be some limited travel to Yeovil to support the service needs. You will have the opportunity to work in a laboratory that takes a leading technological approach with state-of-the-art technology in digital pathology and specimen tracking.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS). Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We offer a Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles, as well as £5000 welcome bonus for joining the business. SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members to include Specialist Diplomas, Masters Degrees and Dissection Expert Practice. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth.

Main duties of the job

As an Biomedical Scientist within the Histology team, you will perform routine and specialist testing, providing patient centred scientific excellence whilst maintaining high-quality standards in accordance with ISO15189. This includes, tissue dissection of Category A and B specimens, immunohistochemistry using the Leica Bond platform, Quality Control Procedures, cellular pathology tinctorial staining and audit.

You will supervise, mentor and support Medical Laboratory Assistants and Associate Practitioners within your department, sharing your knowledge, experience and passion for your work. SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests.

Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community.

Working for our organisation

Formed in 2012, Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a joint venture between SYNLAB and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership serves a population of around 500,000 and delivers services to the Trust and more than 100 GP practices, delivering on over 9 million tests annually.

Originally, there was a single site at each hospital with both undertaking similar urgent and non-urgent tests. We developed a central ‘hub’ laboratory in Taunton with an ‘essential services laboratory’ at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital to provide urgent testing.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide leadership in specimen reception area of the Histology laboratory by carrying out tissue dissection
• Provide technical skills for the laboratory in immunohistochemistry, special stains and embedding.
• Support the validation and verification of new laboratory equipment and reagents, including comparability assessment and maintenance
• Take part in laboratory audit, health and safety requirements and training.
• Identify and log incident and exception reports, and adhere to Quality Assurance and Quality control procedures, including NEQAS assessments.
• Support staff with knowledge and training in Histological techniques

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical degree or equivalent
• HCPC State registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Progress towards a higher degree such as masters degree or management qualification

Experience

• Working knowledge of Histology Biomedical techniques and practices
• Experience of working in a Biomedical laboratory
• Ability to communicate technical information accurately verbally, written and electronically

Skills and Knowledge

• Good degree of accuracy, numeracy & interpretive skills
• Knowledge of computer applications and LIMS including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities
• Ability to manage time to best advantage, to prioritise work for self and others, and able to plan activities within area of work

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package.

All employees are entitled to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ground breaking development opportunities

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

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