Biomedical Scientist /Trainee Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology department. This full-time permanent role involves providing high-quality histology services, processing specimens, and contributing to departmental improvements. With a focus on professional development and continuous training, this position offers a supportive environment in a busy laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Registered BMS with HCPC mandatory.
• Broad experience in all aspects of histology required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality histology service.
• Process histology specimens according to established policies.
• Maintain stocks of consumables and reagents.
• Assist in tissue preparation and contribute to new methodologies.

Skills

Technical expertise

Meticulousness

Dexterity in practical technique

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences

State registration with HCPC

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join the friendly team in the Cellular Pathology department at the Broomfield Hospital site of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Cellular Pathology at Broomfield Hospital is a busy department that incorporates Histology and Non-gynae sample preparations. The department handles approximately 30,000 specimens p.a. and specializes in Breast; Head & Neck; upper GI and lymphoma work and has close liaison with oncology research trials and Anglia Ruskin University.

The department has full training status granted by IBMS and has close links with Essex University for placement students. Staff are actively encouraged to maintain continuous professional development required for state registration and to attend lunchtime lectures/journal club.

The laboratory is working towards UKAS accreditation and is licensed by HTA.

Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications

NOTE: Previous applicants please do not re-apply

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to work as part of a team to provide high quality, cost effective and timely Histology service.

You will process histology specimens in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures.

You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the histology department, using technical expertise to a high standard throughout all investigations and meeting deadlines as required for subsequent patient care.

Assist in small specimen cut up by selecting tissues for further processing by following departmental procedures.

Be Responsible for maintaining appropriate stocks of consumables and reagents.

Contribute to the development of new methodologies, as required for improvement of the service or research within the department.

To conform to established policies and codes of practice within the department and participate in the internal quality procedures as well as taking part in EQA.

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council and comply with code of practice of IBMS and HCPC.Undertake all aspects of tissue preparation work in the department, including specimen reception and cut up, meeting quality standards.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9639

Job locations

Broomfield

Histology

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Biomedical Scientist /Trainee Biomedical Scientist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Biomedical Scientist /Trainee Biomedical Scientist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences State registered BMS with HCPC

Desirable

• Registration Portfolio

Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• Technical expertise to carry out practical procedures. Meticulous and dexterous in practical technique

Desirable

• Registration Portfolio
• Continuing Professional Development. Maintenance of HCPC competence.

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Broad experience in all aspects of histology.

Desirable

• Continuing Professional Development. Maintenance of HCPC competence.

Personal attributes Essential

• Able to work as part of a team but also alone, as required. Thorough, tidy worker, able to complete tasks within deadlines.

Desirable

• Versatile and willing to undertake any task as required. Prioritising skills. Works well under pressure.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences State registered BMS with HCPC

Desirable

• Registration Portfolio

Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• Technical expertise to carry out practical procedures. Meticulous and dexterous in practical technique

Desirable

• Registration Portfolio
• Continuing Professional Development. Maintenance of HCPC competence.

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Broad experience in all aspects of histology.

Desirable

• Continuing Professional Development. Maintenance of HCPC competence.

Personal attributes Essential

• Able to work as part of a team but also alone, as required. Thorough, tidy worker, able to complete tasks within deadlines.

Desirable

• Versatile and willing to undertake any task as required. Prioritising skills. Works well under pressure.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Histology

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Histology

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)