• Job Description

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  Job summary

  This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a desire to progress. We are looking for a keen and driven university graduate who holds an IBMS specialist portfolio.

  The post holder will be based in Cellular Pathology Department at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and will be expected to work across sites. This is a full-time vacancy of 37.5 hours between Monday-Friday and weekend shifts by rotation.

  It is essential you have a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent. You must be able to demonstrate an active knowledge of and experience in a routine Histology Laboratory.

  Cellular Pathology houses several sub-specialities including histopathology, cytopathology, electron microscopy, a muscle biopsy service, a specialist Bone and Soft tissue Tumour service, Andrology service, as well as a post-mortem suite, and mortuary. The laboratory receives and processes a wide range of tissue samples including approximately ninety thousand histological specimens and 7000 non-gynae cytology fluid-based samples per year.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by the Histology Department, including dissection/loading, embedding, microtomy, Special stains, and IHC.

  As a Specialist biomedical scientist the post holder will be following standard operating procedures, and support the implementation of improved or best practice. All work will be in keeping with the laboratory quality management system. This will include the effective use of laboratory procedural and other records, maintenance of assets/analysers, and supporting with the resolution of corrective and preventative actions.

  The Cellular Pathology Department is undergoing a busy period of development, with upgrades to IT systems, the introduction of Digital Pathology, and a desire to develop the workforce into a range of laboratory, line management, and advanced practice roles.

  Additional questions to be answered in the Supporting Evidence of your application:

  1. Quality is an important part of laboratory work. What involvement do you have in 'Quality' and the Quality management system.

  2. Trouble shooting is an important skill for a Biomedical Scientist. Give an example of when you had to trouble shoot within an area of the department.

  About us

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  304-9014337-1

  Job locations

  Trustwide

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B15 2TH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
  • State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Post registration specialist competency portfolio or equivalent.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position.
  • Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
  • Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
  • A working knowledge of:
  • Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry,
  • Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).
  • Quality control and assurance practices.)
  • Laboratory health and safety.
  • HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.

  Desirable

  • Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
  • Perform in a team.
  • Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual, and specialised techniques.
  • Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
  • Effective communication skills both written and oral.
  • * Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
  • Honesty
  • Reliability
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Self-motivated.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
  • State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Post registration specialist competency portfolio or equivalent.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position.
  • Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
  • Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
  • A working knowledge of:
  • Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry,
  • Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).
  • Quality control and assurance practices.)
  • Laboratory health and safety.
  • HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.

  Desirable

  • Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
  • Perform in a team.
  • Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual, and specialised techniques.
  • Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
  • Effective communication skills both written and oral.
  • * Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
  • Honesty
  • Reliability
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Self-motivated.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trustwide

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B15 2TH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trustwide

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B15 2TH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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