Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Colney is seeking a Biomedical Scientist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist. This role involves working in the Histopathology Department, performing essential laboratory tasks. Ideal candidates will have an IBMS-accredited degree and will benefit from flexible working hours and various NHS perks. Join a dedicated team in a modern, busy teaching hospital environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Physiotherapy services

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Graduate with an IBMS-accredited biomedical sciences degree.
• Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to lab projects and audits.

Responsibilities

• Work as a BMS across all laboratory sections.
• Perform section cutting, embedding, and staining.
• Assist with staff training and lab projects.

Skills

Laboratory section cutting

Immunohistochemistry

Quality control

Education

IBMS-accredited biomedical sciences degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Join us for the Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist role at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This position is available in the Histopathology Department, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team working in a modern, busy teaching hospital laboratory. The department handles approximately 80,000 surgical requests annually and provides a range of routine and specialized services.

We encourage applications from graduates who have completed an IBMS-accredited biomedical sciences degree. Candidates will need to complete the IBMS registration portfolio and HCPC registration before transitioning to a registered BMS role.

The successful candidate will:

• Work as a BMS across all laboratory sections.
• Perform section cutting, embedding, special staining, immunohistochemistry, and specimen reception/dissection work.
• Carry out frozen sections and Mohs frozen sections.
• Assist with staff training, quality control, and equipment maintenance.
• Contribute to lab projects and development.
• Participate in audits.

Join us at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts, providing acute care for around one million residents. It is a teaching and research hospital, collaborating with the University of East Anglia and featuring state-of-the-art facilities like the Quadram Institute.

We offer a range of NHS benefits and additional perks including flexible working hours, physiotherapy services, prayer rooms, gym discounts, pension schemes, and more. For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Mark Lankester
Job title: Histopathology Laboratory Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]