Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Annex 21

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds (St James’s University Hospital) is seeking a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology to join a large, highly specialised Cellular Pathology service.

Based mainly at St James's, the role rotates through reception, main lab, molecular diagnostics and cytology, with involvement in quality and training, and a requirement to cover some Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with the IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent) in Cellular Pathology.
• Experience with cellular pathology laboratory techniques at specialist BMS level.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of specialist clinical technical investigations in Cellular Pathology.
• Rotate through reception, dissection, main laboratory, molecular diagnostics and cytology.
• Organise tasks and support staff under supervision, with on-call duties.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Collaborative

Education

IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent) in Cellular Pathology

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Job reference: 002267

Salary: Band 6 - £39,959-£48,117

Closing date: 19/10/2026

Department: Histopathology

Location: St James’s University Hospital

Division: Pathology CSU

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with the IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent) in Cellular Pathology to join our friendly and supportive team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based primarily at St James's University Hospital, Leeds, this Specialist Biomedical Scientist role sits within a large, highly specialised Cellular Pathology service, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services for a diverse range of patients across the region. Applicants should have practical experience of Cellular Pathology laboratory techniques to specialist BMS level, a commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering excellence in patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full Cellular Pathology pathway, rotating through reception and dissection, the main laboratory, further work, molecular diagnostics and cytology. Working alongside Advanced Biomedical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, associate practitioners, Biomedical support workers and supported by dedicated Quality and Training Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of diagnostic specimens. We are looking for an organised, proactive and collaborative individual who can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, lead by example, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Applicants who are HCPC registered with relevant Cellular Pathology experience, and have commenced their IBMS Specialist Portfolio may also be considered.

The department operates Monday to Saturday between 7:30am and 7:30pm, incorporating standard and extended day shifts, with a minimum requirement to work 1 in 4 Saturdays.

Why you should join our Team

The Cellular Pathology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a forward-thinking, innovative and continually improving service. We were the first laboratory in the UK to digitally scan 100% of surgical slides and also introduced the UK’s first automated tissue sectioners. We are a regional Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and a pilot site for the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, supported by dedicated Transformation and Pathology Technology & Innovation Leads.

As a large teaching hospital, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong emphasis on training, development and progression for staff at all levels. The department processes a wide range of specialist work and provides Histopathology, Non-Gynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle, Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular and Mortuary services. There are excellent opportunities to contribute to innovation, quality improvement and service development while working alongside experienced and committed colleagues.

We have UKAS accreditation to ISO15189:2022 standards.

What you will bring to the role

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to perform a range of specialist clinical technical investigations. You may be required to work in a team or independently, for example when working on-call. You will have the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate, timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations. You may be required to organize the tasks of Biomedical Scientists, associate practitioners and support workers.

The post holder will primarily assist in the day to day running of lab areas, under supervision/delegation of the Advanced Biomedical Scientist.

You will participate as required in BMS duties within reception, cut-up, main lab, further work, molecular, Non-cervical cytology and specialist histology areas of the department.

This will also involve QC and EQA authorisation, training, risk and incident assessment and investigation and HR procedures.

Please see the attached Job description for further information about this vacancy

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.