Registered Biomedical Scientist

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a Registered Biomedical Scientist for its Cellular Pathology department. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, be HCPC registered, and have strong communication and analytical skills. This role involves supporting laboratory operations, specimen processing, and ensuring quality control. Join a progressive, well-equipped laboratory committed to professional development and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of Cellular Pathology.
• Previous laboratory experience as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist in an NHS laboratory.
• Participate in CPD.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to provision of effective clinical Cellular Pathology service.
• Work as part of a team under the guidance of a Senior Biomedical Scientist.
• Perform laboratory duties including specimen processing and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Judgement skills

Organizational skills

Education

BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

HCPC registration

Member of the IBMS

Job description

Go back The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 18 January 2026

The Cellular Pathology department within the Royal Victoria Infirmary has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team.

We are looking for a dynamic Biomedical Scientist to support our expanding service needs and welcome applicants with experience from all areas of Cellular Pathology. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of Cellular Pathology and have technical skills gained from experience in an NHS laboratory. It is an essential requirement that all candidates are HCPC registered. Applicants who have completed registration portfolios and are waiting for a verification date will also be considered. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively either as part of a team or independently. The laboratory is progressive and well equipped and is accredited for training, with participation in CPD being actively encouraged.

The laboratory is open Monday - Friday, 7am - 6pm, with some rotation to cover a Saturday morning, flexibility is encouraged to support the staff and the service.

• Interview date: 5th February 2026

37 hours 30 minutes/week

• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

The department provides Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services housed within a purpose-built facility in a prime city-centre location. The laboratory is one of the largest services in the country and handles around 80,000 requests per annum. We receive a broad range of specimens from within the Trust, General Practitioners and as a specialist referral centre handle cases regionally, nationally and from overseas. We work closely with genomics services, accommodating the increasing complexity of integrated pathology and molecular diagnostics.

The laboratory is divided into a number of sections encompassing Specimen Reception, Slide Production, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Muscle & Nerve, Electron Microscopy, Neuropathology, Diagnostic Cytology, Mohs and research facility 'NovoPath'. Rotation between sections is encouraged as we endeavour to support training and personal development.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting‑edge care (supported by state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to contribute to the provision of an effective clinical Cellular Pathology service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. This will be achieved by working as part of a team under the guidance of a Senior Biomedical Scientist to carry out a wide range of laboratory duties which includes:

• Receipt of specimens, recording details on laboratory information system, and assisting in specimen dissection and preparation of samples for processing
• Orientation and embedding tissue samples, microtomy, tissue staining, immunohistochemistry, validating results and quality control of stained slides.
• Cryotomy on intraoperative samples
• Operation and programming of laboratory equipment, including taking X-rays, programming tissue processors and use of staining machines
• Actively participate in the maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, reporting faults and non‑compliances to senior members of staff, able to take prompt and appropriate action in unexpected situations.
• To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
• To microscopically interpret tissue and/or fluid samples, select and dissect areas for diagnosis e.g. renal biopsies
• The post holder will work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment, adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non‑compliances.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification approved by the IBMS
• Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC)
• Member of the IBMS

Skills & Abilities

• Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
• Communication,
• Analytical and judgemental skills
• Planning and organisational skills

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of Cellular Pathology
• Previous laboratory experience as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist/Healthcare Scientist in an NHS Laboratory
• Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH
• Participates in CPD

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.

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