Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to work within the Research and Innovation arm of Integrated Laboratory Medicine (NovoPath & NEIL), based within Cellular Pathology.
The successful candidate will join a progressive team of healthcare professionals to assist in the delivery Clinical Trials by Cellular Pathology. We require dynamic, enthusiastic and flexible individuals who work to the highest professional standards.
Applicants should be highly motivated, have an accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences and have completed the IBMS registration portfolio. Candidates without experience in an NHS laboratory will not be considered. Experience with Clinical Trials is desirable.
- Substantive Band 5 position
- Interview Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/ Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
The post involves coordination of Clinical Trial samples within the Cellular Pathology Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for Clinical Trials coordination within the Cellular Pathology Department. Therefore, candidates should possess a level of knowledge and experience equivalent to that of a confident Band 5 registered Biomedical Scientist (or above) who has worked in a Cellular Pathology laboratory. The primary base will be within NovoPath, based at the Biosphere, but cross site working between all of the Newcastle Hospitals is to be expected. Our laboratories are progressive and well equipped. We are accredited for training and participation in CPD is expected.
The post holder must be well organised and analytical as they will perform data entry for hundreds of ongoing trials. The role will include liaising with scientific and medical colleagues to ensure the trials are delivered in a timely manner, and results are accurately documented in the laboratory information management system (LIMS). The post holder must be flexible to the needs of the service and support delivery of additional research studies when requested.
You will need excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work effectively in different environments; sometimes with challenging individuals.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
Freeman Hospital
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
Newcastle Dental Hospital
Newcastle Fertility Centre
Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
Northern Genetics Service
Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit:Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research in Newcastle Hospitals is extremely important in the advancement of patient care. The department of Cellular Pathology supports research delivery through NovoPath and NEIL (North East Innovation Laboratory), and the Newcastle Hospitals Biobank.
The department of Cellular Pathology is made up of several sections and teams to deliver Histology, Non-Gynae-Cytology and Neuropathology services to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service.
Procedures will be carried out without supervision under the guidance of a Senior Biomedical Scientist.
Responsibilities:
To work as part of a team in the receipt of Cellular Pathology specimens, assisting in specimen dissection and preparing samples for processing, recording details on the laboratory information system, storage and eventual disposal of residual tissue.
To undertake coordination of Clinical Trials as they impact on the department and recognise the balance between these trials, research and diagnostic testing.
To carry out a wide range of laboratory procedures, e.g. taking X-rays of breast and bone samples, programming tissue processors, orientating and embedding tissue samples, microtomy, tissue staining, immunocytochemistry, electron microscopy, molecular diagnostic procedures, validate results and use judgement in determining and initiating further procedures that may be required
To actively participate in the maintenance and basic trouble shooting of laboratory equipment, report any faults and non-compliances to a senior member of staff and take prompt and appropriate action in response to unexpected situations
To participate in Quality Control to report any major non-compliant events to a senior member of staff.
To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to a senior member of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research in Newcastle Hospitals is extremely important in the advancement of patient care. The department of Cellular Pathology supports research delivery through NovoPath and NEIL (North East Innovation Laboratory), and the Newcastle Hospitals Biobank.
The department of Cellular Pathology is made up of several sections and teams to deliver Histology, Non-Gynae-Cytology and Neuropathology services to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service.
Procedures will be carried out without supervision under the guidance of a Senior Biomedical Scientist.
Responsibilities:
To work as part of a team in the receipt of Cellular Pathology specimens, assisting in specimen dissection and preparing samples for processing, recording details on the laboratory information system, storage and eventual disposal of residual tissue.
To undertake coordination of Clinical Trials as they impact on the department and recognise the balance between these trials, research and diagnostic testing.
To carry out a wide range of laboratory procedures, e.g. taking X-rays of breast and bone samples, programming tissue processors, orientating and embedding tissue samples, microtomy, tissue staining, immunocytochemistry, electron microscopy, molecular diagnostic procedures, validate results and use judgement in determining and initiating further procedures that may be required
To actively participate in the maintenance and basic trouble shooting of laboratory equipment, report any faults and non-compliances to a senior member of staff and take prompt and appropriate action in response to unexpected situations
To participate in Quality Control to report any major non-compliant events to a senior member of staff.
To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to a senior member of staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification approved by the IBMS
- Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC)
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Cellular Pathology
- Previous laboratory experience as a Trainee Biomedical
- Scientist/Healthcare Scientist in an NHS Laboratory
- Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH
- Participates in CPD
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Communication,
- Planning and organisational skills
- Analytical and judgemental skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification approved by the IBMS
- Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC)
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Cellular Pathology
- Previous laboratory experience as a Trainee Biomedical
- Scientist/Healthcare Scientist in an NHS Laboratory
- Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH
- Participates in CPD
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Communication,
- Planning and organisational skills
- Analytical and judgemental skills
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.
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.
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).
