Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Advanced Diagnostics | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Join the East and SouthEast Pathology Partnership — Exciting Career Opportunities in Cellular Pathology!

The East and SouthEast Pathology Partnership (ESP) is expanding its Cellular Pathology department to meet growing demand. We are recruiting for multiple roles across this dynamic area of pathology. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare through diagnostic science and eager to work in a collaborative, innovative environment, ESP offers a fantastic career opportunity.

Role and Responsibilities

The role involves working within a histology laboratory and contributing to diagnostic and research activities with a focus on immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence, and neuromuscular techniques. You will:

• Maintain high standards of laboratory practice and data management using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) such as WinPath;
• Support clinical trials (e.g., CVLP) and expanding services within the Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and Cancer Vaccine Launchpad work;
• Perform IHC techniques, follow SOPs, and ensure accuracy under deadlines;
• Demonstrate good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure;
• Be adaptable, motivated and skilled in laboratory techniques with openness to new technologies in pathology.

Organisation and Setting

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health. The Partnership was formed in May 2021 and has undertaken a transformation programme to unify laboratories under a single LIMS and QMS. The main hub laboratory is at the Royal London Hospital with Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) at six other hospital sites.

Divisions

• Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
• Microbiology and Virology
• Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics

Values and Inclusion

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value differences and advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band.

Application Information

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment(s) below. Note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included for non-medical roles, to ensure fairness and consistency across sites.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.