Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work in our friendly, well equipped Cellular Pathology department, which processes approximately 35,000 samples per year, providing essential services to the Trust and the wider health care community.
You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and your work will ensure that the department continues to deliver a high quality, timely and effective service, where patient experience and safety is central.
Appointment will require the post-holder hold a Specialist Diploma or an equivalent level of post registration experience to demonstrate you are flexible and highly organised, able to align your values with those of the organisation and able to work as part of a team with a 'can-do' positive attitude.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all core aspects of routine Cellular Pathology including microtomy, embedding, special staining techniques, Immunohistochemistry and specimen transfers. Experience of Quality Management, Health & Safety and Quality Improvement will be advantageous.
About us
The Cellular Pathology Department is in an exciting period of service development and has begun implementing a Digital Pathology solution, which the post holders will have the opportunity to be involved with.
The central Histology laboratory service is situated on the Royal Hampshire Hospital site in Winchester with a small satellite team based at the Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital.
The post holders will work routinely as part of the team based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital with a commitment at the Basingstoke site as part of the BMS rotational team to lead the team and perform frozen section and OSNA techniques, once training where required is in place.
We encourage continuing professional development with further technical and academic based opportunities available to staff.
Hampshire Hospitals Cellular Pathology is accredited by UKAS to ISO15189:2022 and complies with HTA standards.
Details
Date posted
06 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
251-FCSS7443-CELL
Job locations
Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
For informal discussions about this role, please contact Simon Munro, Cellular Pathology Operational Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
For informal discussions about this role, please contact Simon Munro, Cellular Pathology Operational Manager.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science
* Current HCPC registration
* IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Member of the IBMS
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and experience of Cellular Pathology or Clinical Laboratory
* Experience of training and supervision of team members
Desirable
* Experience of specialist techniques e.g. OSNA, IHC etc
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Evidence of good communication skillls
* Understanding of routine histology techniques
* Evidence of flexibility and organisational skills to meet needs of a service
Desirable
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Personal attributes
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science
* Current HCPC registration
* IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Member of the IBMS
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and experience of Cellular Pathology or Clinical Laboratory
* Experience of training and supervision of team members
Desirable
* Experience of specialist techniques e.g. OSNA, IHC etc
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Evidence of good communication skillls
* Understanding of routine histology techniques
* Evidence of flexibility and organisational skills to meet needs of a service
Desirable
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Personal attributes
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
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Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
Employer's website
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