Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology/Histology | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist for their Cellular Pathology department. The successful candidate will participate in lab processes, produce histological sections, and ensure patient needs are prioritized. Required qualifications include HCPC registration and experience in a histology lab. The role offers NHS benefits, including generous annual leave and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration.
• Experience as part of the Cellular Pathology management team.
• Completion of IBMS registration portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the junior rota covering laboratory processes.
• Produce histological stained sections for diagnosis.
• Ensure high-quality work with patient needs in focus.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in a histology laboratory

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Cellular Pathology is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated and conscientious staff member who can work independently and as part of a team to provide an efficient, effective and comprehensive service in the Cellular Pathology department.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the junior rota covering all areas of laboratory processes, maintenance and monitoring.
• Production of histological stained sections of surgical and post mortem tissues, which the consultant pathologist uses in diagnosis.
• Ensure the highest quality of work with patients’ needs paramount.

Qualifications & Requirements

• HCPC registration (Registered Biomedical Scientist).
• IBMS registration portfolio completed.
• Experience in a histology laboratory and current HCPC registration.
• Experience as part of the Cellular Pathology management team, assisting Senior BMSs and Lead BMS.

What we offer

• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
• NHS benefits: generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.
• Access to NHS discount schemes and a range of health and wellbeing services.

Our values and equality statement

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are committed to increasing diversity at all levels within the trust and welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. If you would like guidance or assistance with your application, please contact [e-mail] (Armed Forces Covenant Lead).

Employment principles

We make employment decisions by matching service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025.