The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology - RJAH

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience in Cellular Pathology to support the cellular pathology department at The Robert Jones and Agnus Hunt Orthopaedic hospital at Oswestry.

Successful candidates may be required to deputise for Senior/ Lead Biomedical Scientists, taking the lead in the main laboratory sections; biopsy transfer/dissection, routine histopathology, immunohistochemistry.

Candidates should meet the full criteria of the Specialist BMS Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification.

You will be expected to work at Royal Shrewsbury hospital and Robert Jones and Agnus Hunt as required.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service. To understand, organise and perform competently a range of laboratory procedures, either singly or as part of a team, that equate to the training and qualifications of aHealth and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS. You will be required to attain proficiency in the relevant areas of the Cellular Pathology Department.

You will be required to deputise for Senior BMS staff in their absence and take lead responsibility for a specialist section of the department, as required.

About us

The Trust

Our two Hospitals, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford are just a 30 minute drive apart. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care. The Royal Shrewsbury and Telford cellular pathology department also supports the Robert Jones and Agnus Hunt Orthopaedic hospital musculoskeletal histology service.

The Area

We are ideally located between the north and the south, making travelling around the UK extremely easy. As well as being only a short distance from major cities and busy transport links including Birmingham airport, our county also borders with beautiful North Wales which is abundant in outdoor activities, brilliant beaches and thrilling scenery.

Shrewsbury is a beautiful medieval town, rich in heritage and interesting sights. There are an abundance of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and place of interest making it a lovely place to live.

Further training in IBMS Expert roles, histological dissection, will be supported once the successful candidate meets the requirements for enrolment.

To meet increasing demands on the service, our Cellular Pathology department is undergoing a review of workforce as we move towards a 7 day service. Weekend working, on a rotational basis (at most 1 in 4), is a requirement of the role.

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-BMS-195

Job locations

Department of Musculoskeletal Cellular Pathology

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
Multi-disciplinary Specialist Diploma or Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathhology

Experience

Essential

Substantial practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment

Desirable

Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
Experience of using instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
Experience of using Pathology LIMS and a Quality management software.
Experience training staff in own job role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
Multi-disciplinary Specialist Diploma or Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathhology

Experience

Essential

Substantial practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment

Desirable

Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
Experience of using instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
Experience of using Pathology LIMS and a Quality management software.
Experience training staff in own job 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.

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Department of Musculoskeletal Cellular Pathology

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Department of Musculoskeletal Cellular Pathology

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)