Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

At Colchester Hospital we are looking for a Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology to join us to cover maternity leave until 13th March 2026.

This post is full time 37.5 hours per week, however would consider a minimum of 30 hours per week.

You will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a Biomedical Science BSc degree or equivalent with evidence of CPD.

You will be working for a busy, dedicated and friendly team who are waiting UKAS accreditation notification. We are a team that will support and actively encourage you in your training and development.

We are looking for you to have UK based lab experience for this role.

Our vision is to deliver innovations, high-performing pathology services that is focussed on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the best pathology staff and if you want to work with us to develop your own career and help us achieve our vision then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake testing and processing of biomedical specimens, analysis recording of results and entering of information onto the laboratory IT systems.
• To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day.
• Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of work and competency.
• The work of the service brings staff into contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.
• Maintain and promote professional image of the organisation.
• Be involved in maintaining our quality management system.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge & Experience

• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post.
• Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
• Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of performing Risk Assessments.

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.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata