Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology
The closing date is 25 May 2026
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and highly motivated biomedical scientist who is professional, reliable and flexible to join our Cellular Pathology team at this busy NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointee will be based within the Histopathology department at King's Mill Hospital, rotating through sections of routine Histopathology, Non-gynae Cytology, Andrology and Immunohistochemistry, and will require occasional travel to Newark Hospital, where we have a satellite laboratory.
The department has full UKAS accreditation and HCPC/IBMS training status and CPD participation is actively encouraged. The laboratory currently opens weekdays only, but candidates must have the flexibility to work five out of seven days per week if required. The payment scheme is in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
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Responsibilities
The appointee will be based within the UKAS 15189:2022 accredited Pathology Department at King's Mill Hospital with HCPC/IBMS training status. They will rotate through routine Histopathology, Non-gynae Cytology, Andrology and Immunohistochemistry, occasionally travelling to a satellite laboratory at Newark Hospital. They will maintain UKAS and HCPC compliance, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of outstanding healthcare for our patients.
About us
We are an award‑winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically‑led organisation and are proud to have been rated excellent by the Care Quality Commission.
Visa sponsorship
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Person Specification
Knowledge
* Relevant theoretical, practical and scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a laboratory service.
Qualifications
* HCPC registered as a biomedical scientist. Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent acceptable by HCPC.
Skills/Attributes
* Ability to organise work and meet deadlines.
* Good technical and communication skills.
* Ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
* Ability to contribute to effective team working.
* High levels of accuracy.
* IT skills.
Experience
* Specialist training in a clinical laboratory (Histopathology).
Contractual Requirements
* Full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, working five out of seven days (and equivalent for part‑time hours).
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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