Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology (Band 5)

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for their Cellular Pathology Department. The role involves working in histology services, contributing to a team dedicated to continuous improvement and quality enhancement. Ideal candidates will be HCPC-registered and passionate about healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in histology required.
• Ability to work in a busy department.

Responsibilities

• Work across various areas including tissue cut-up and main laboratory.
• Provide histology services in a friendly team.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Passion for healthcare

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology (Band 5)

The Cellular Pathology Department at Southmead Hospital is a well-equipped, UKAS-accredited (ISO15189:2022) and IBMS-approved training department. Handling approximately 80,000 requests annually, we offer comprehensive services including Histopathology, Cytopathology, and Immunohistochemistry to Bristol's two acute Trusts, local GPs, and other centres in the south west. The work covers all specialisms except Neuropathology.

We invite applications from HCPC-registered biomedical scientists experienced in histology. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, adaptable, passionate about healthcare, and enjoy working within a friendly team providing histology services in a busy department.

Learn more about Pathology at NBT by watching our video.

As a BMS, you will work across various areas including tissue cut-up, main laboratory, immunohistochemistry, and special stains, as well as our satellite lab (ESL) at BRI.

The department fosters a strong team culture focused on continuous improvement to enhance service quality and staff experience. We are implementing digital pathology to digitize all slides, providing opportunities to gain broad knowledge and experience across different activities and specimens.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Simon Florio
• Job Title: Lead Biomedical Scientist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]