Biomedical Scientist
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
The closing date is 27 May 2026
UHSx Histopathology East is looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join its busy, friendly team.
Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential requirements.
The Histology department receives approximately 34,000 requests per annum with all the routine technical work being performed at RSCH. The department provides a service for a wide variety of specialities, which include Renal Medicine, Oncology, Breast Pathology, and Paediatrics as well as to the Brighton & Sussex Medical School.
This position will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and the post-holder will be held accountable to the HR policies and procedures of University Hospitals Sussex.
Routine opening hours of the Cellular Pathology department are 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings on a rotational basis.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Applicants currently working in a multidisciplinary role or in a different area within Pathology need not apply.
Applicants must have demonstrable registration experience in Histology and must be currently working in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The post involves rotation and participation in different sections of the laboratory including microtomy, embedding and special stains.
Following training the post holder will also be expected to participate in transfer cut up, frozen sections, Immunocytochemistry, molecular microtomy and routine and digital QC.
As a Biomedical scientist the post holder will undertake a range of complex investigations to assist in the diagnosis of disease and monitoring of treatment. These investigations include manual, semi‑automated and automated techniques on specialised analytical equipment.
The post holder must maintain professional registration, demonstrating high professional standards of knowledge and competency by undertaking personal continuing professional development. They must also participate in the training and development of other staff.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
* Participate in the microtomy and embedding of all specimen types working independently and as part of a team.
* Following training participate in the rotation for frozen sections, Immunocytochemistry, molecular microtomy and routine and digital QC.
* Following training participate in the transfer of specimens from container to cassette (transfer cut up - Category A).
* Undertake basic routine maintenance on instruments to ensure correct functioning.
* Performs the checking and labelling of cellular pathology specimens, resolving any issues identified by junior staff, using knowledge and experience to comment on the suitability of samples if required.
* Using cellular pathology and medical knowledge to prioritise specimens received in the department.
* Participate in internal quality control of cases before issuing to pathologist.
* Use of specialist knowledge to determine when further investigations are required on cellular pathology samples.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualification and experience
* Approved IBMS degree + HCPC State registration
* Ability to cut sections on a range of specimen types including biopsy levels
* Able to cut and embed biopsy specimens (levels) and core material
* Currently working in an UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology laboratory
* Understanding of quality management systems and UKAS 15189 requirements
* Understanding of Health and Safety processess
* Demonstrable experience in frozen section techniques, Andrology, Special Stains, ROSE clinics
* Demonstrable competence in transfer cut up
* Experience in laboratory tracking system and digital Histology
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£32,073 to £39,043 a yearPer annum pro rata
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