Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Norwich (NY); In loco; USD 40.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Wagestream – access up to 40% of pay

Free Park & Ride direct to site

Counselling support

Descrizione del lavoro

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Biomedical Scientists for the Cellular Pathology unit. The role involves working across all sections of a busy histopathology laboratory, including dissection, embedding, staining and immunohistochemistry.

The service uses digital pathology reporting and advancement in laboratory techniques. Candidates may be graduates with IBMS accreditation or current trainee BMS progressing to HCPC registration.

Competenze

• Requires IBMS-accredited Biomedical Sciences degree or trainee BMS with HCPC registration path.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a busy histopathology laboratory.
• Good communication and team-working skills.

Mansioni

• Work as a BMS across all sections of the laboratory.
• Perform section cutting, embedding, special staining, immunohistochemistry and reception/dissection duties.
• Carry out frozen sections and Mohs dissection where required.
• Assist with audits, quality control, training and lab development.
• Contribute to service improvement and education of trainee staff.

Conoscenze

Biomedical science background

Laboratory skills

Formazione

IBMS-accredited Biomedical Sciences degree

HCPC registration

Descrizione del lavoro

Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

Company:

Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

A post is available in the Histopathology Department. This post presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern teaching hospital laboratory. The department has a workload of around 80 000 surgical requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a committed team of office, laboratory and Consultant Pathologist staff. The department encourages active professional development and further educational activities.

The service is expanding Biomedical Scientist advanced dissection and Biomedical Scientist reporting roles. The service is also using digital pathology reporting. We also use CEREBRO specimen tracking system and will be replacing most of our specialist laboratory equipment this year.

We will also welcome applications from graduates who have completed an IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree or candidates currently in a trainee BMS role. You would then complete the IBMS registration portfolio and complete HCPC registration before moving to a registered BMS role.

• Work as a BMS in all sections of the laboratory.
• Carry out section cutting, embedding, special staining, Immunohistochemistry and specimen reception/dissection room work.
• Carry our frozen sections and Mohs frozen sections.
• Help with staff training, quality control and new projects.
• Help with lab projects/development
• Carry out audits.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

• Flexible working hours
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

• Communicates routine clinical technical service related information to colleagues, managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues and patient carers.
• Participates in departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within the department.
• Input patient/sample data in laboratory computer systems on daily basis, to include other colleague’s work.
• Creates, amends, processes, generates, updates, clarifies and stores information on patient databases for users to access, both within and outside the Trust.
• Assist experienced staff in the evaluation and development of new and existing techniques to improve the service and patient care.
• Educate and train Trainee BMS and support workers as required within their specialised area.
• Actively promote safe working practices in all areas of the laboratory.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2113 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role unless you meet requirements for the lower going rate for this SOC code.

This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust