Histology Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Nursery

Beach Hut access

Wellness Centre (gym & pool)

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Histology team. You will perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and digital pathology tasks to support diagnostic services.

The role requires accredited Biomedical Science, HCPC registration, and IBMS membership, with opportunities to contribute to quality management, training, and service improvement within a busy NHS lab.

Qualifications

• Accredited BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• Member of IBMS.
• Experience in histopathology laboratory environment.
• Computer literate with data handling.
• Experience with quality management and audit.
• Knowledge of digital pathology and data systems (DATIX, iPassport).

Responsibilities

• Specimen reception and specimen requesting.
• Decalcification, X-ray, and Bandsaw use.
• Cut up assistance and BMS transfers.
• Processing specimens.
• Embedding.
• Microtomy.
• H&E Staining.
• Internal Quality Control.
• Special staining.
• Molecular referrals.
• Digital Pathology (Sectra PACS, using 3DHISTECH P1000 and P250 scanners).
• Laboratory Information Management System (Clinisys WPE).

Skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptability

Education

BSc Biomedical Science

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

IBMS member

Tools

Sectra PACS

3DHISTECH scanners

Clinisys WPE

DATIX / iPassport

Job description

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Histology team. You will perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and digital pathology tasks to support diagnostic services.

The role requires accredited Biomedical Science, HCPC registration, and IBMS membership, with opportunities to contribute to quality management, training, and service improvement within a busy NHS lab.