People and Culture Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join their dynamic Cellular Pathology team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility that prioritizes patient care and staff wellbeing. As part of a friendly and high-performing Trust, you will be responsible for assisting in daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with UKAS standards, and supporting the training of staff. If you are motivated and passionate about advancing your career in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

High-quality training and development

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of Cellular Pathology techniques within a UK laboratory.
• HCPC State Registration required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations and technical aspects of the service.
• Support the senior BMS in delivering high-quality service.

Skills

Cellular Pathology techniques

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Information governance

Ability to manage complex information

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences

Master’s degree or related professional qualification

Tools

Digital Pathology

Job description

Job overview

The Cellular Pathology team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has a vacancy for an experienced State Registered Biomedical Scientist or Specialist BMS, with banding and pay dependent on qualifications, knowledge, and experience. You must be well-motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic to join our busy yet friendly team.

The department handles 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annually across two sites (Luton & Dunstable Hospital & Bedford Hospital). As the Bedfordshire Hospital Trusts forms a large general hospital, we see a wide variety of tissue and diagnostic cytology specimens, including post mortem work.

The main Cellular Pathology Laboratory is based at Bedford Hospital, with shifts at Luton & Dunstable site expected. Digital Pathology is being implemented.

Pathology has full UKAS accreditation, HTA & MHRA compliance.

You should have a good general histology background to IBMS Specialist Diploma level, including knowledge of special techniques like immunohistochemistry.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service.
• Support the senior laboratory BMS in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and effective service through the Quality Management System [QMS].
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UKAS standards, legislation, and regulatory bodies.
• Assist in training and developing scientific and support staff.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, with two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity, and Paediatrics.

You will join a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to staff wellbeing, with access to high-quality training and development to support your career growth.

We have state-of-the-art facilities at the forefront of healthcare technology. The Trust is dedicated to delivering excellent patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Please note that vacancies may close early once sufficient applications are received. Apply promptly.

All new staff will undergo a six-month probation period. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Review all attached documents to familiarize yourself with job requirements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Specific responsibilities, accountabilities, and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document included with this job description.

The post holder will assist in daily operations and technical aspects of the service, supporting the senior BMS and ensuring compliance with standards and legislation. They will also help train scientific and support staff.

Person specification

Experience

• Significant knowledge of Cellular Pathology techniques within a UK laboratory
• Experience with audit, evaluation, and information governance

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent, with demonstrable BMS-level experience
• HCPC State Registration
• Master’s degree or related professional qualification (FIBMS or Chartered Scientist) or equivalent

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to evaluate and manage complex information
• Integrity, leading by example
• Drive, determination, and flexibility
• Diplomatic and tactful

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of Cellular Pathology
• Knowledge of Digital Pathology

Appropriate UK professional registration is required.