Specialist Biomedical Scientist ICC

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a full-time Specialist Biomedical Scientist for its Clinical Laboratories. The candidate should be a motivated and adaptable HCPC registered professional with experience in Histology and a solid understanding of Immunocytochemistry. The role includes performing specialized tasks in diagnostics, supporting laboratory operations, and adhering to quality standards. Candidates without the IBMS Specialist Diploma may still apply if they have sufficient experience. A BSc in Biomedical Science is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Histology.
• Strong understanding of immunocytochemistry testing within Cellular Pathology.
• Demonstrable post-registration experience in histopathology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Immunocytochemistry diagnostics.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Maintain and operate analytical laboratory equipment.

Skills

Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Good verbal skills

Ability to interact with other groups of staff

Ability to write coherent documents

Experience of in-house training of staff

Education

Approved degree

HCPC registration

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Go back Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist ICC

The closing date is 06 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time, substantive Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work in the Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) Immunocytochemistry Team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated and adaptable HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with previous experience in Histology and a strong understanding of the application of Immunocytochemistry testing within Cellular Pathology.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a BMS and have completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology. Candidates without the IBMS Specialist Diploma, but with 2 years' demonstrable equivalent experience in Histology will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work to support the delivery of Immunocytochemistry diagnostics within Cellular Pathology. Our modern, progressive and well-equipped laboratory stains more than 88,000 IHC slides per annum and the post-holder will preferably have a good practical and theoretical knowledge of immunocytochemistry and be able to work flexibly using their own initiative. Your role will include supporting the operational functionality of the laboratory by maintaining and operating analytical equipment, problem-solving specialist equipment used for immunocytochemical staining, regularly reviewing staining results and monitoring internal quality control trends.

The department strives to continually improve, and you will play a key role in the research, development, and implementation of new immunocytochemical and in situ hybridisation techniques and the evaluation of new equipment as required.

The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously and as a member of a team and will be expected to deputise for the team leader and be involved in areas such as recruitment, training, health and safety, validation and verification, audit and other aspects of quality management.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The Specialist Biomedical Scientist is a highly skilled and experienced professional in Cellular Pathology, capable of performing routine and specialised tasks in a knowledgeable way to assist in the diagnosis of disease, to determine their existence or absence, as well as to monitor treatment effectiveness.

The post holder will play an active role in the performance of routine and specialised tasks involved in the Immunocytochemistry service delivering a high level of quality. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure that the daily workload is completed efficiently while adhering to all departmental policies and procedures. The ideal candidate would be a good problem solver and team player and have excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as having the ability to function autonomously.

The post holder will be required to meet the requirements of all internal and external Quality Assurance and United Kingdom accreditation service (UKAS) standards and uphold the departments professional reputation in the Trust. Most importantly, the post holder should be patient-centred at all times.

The Job Description and Responsibilities for this post are attached to this job advertisement. Please review the attached Job description to see full details.

Person Specification for HCPC Registered BMS

Skills

• Evidence of a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Evidence of ability to interact with other groups of staff.
• Evidence of good verbal skills.
• Evidence of ability to write coherent documents.
• Experience of in-house training of staff.

Knowledge

• Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality.
• Understanding of the need for health and safety in relation to themselves and others.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Experience

• Demonstrable post registration experience in a histopathology laboratory.
• In depth specialist knowledge of histology.
• Evidence of practical experience in non-gynae cytology, immunocytochemistry, renal and muscle biopsies.

Qualifications

• Approved degree.
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Address

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8YE

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust