Job summary
The Cellular Pathology department within the Royal Victoria Infirmary has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team.
We are looking for a dynamic Biomedical Scientist to support our expanding service needs and welcome applicants with experience from all areas of Cellular Pathology. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of Cellular Pathology and have technical skills gained from experience in an NHS laboratory. It is an essential requirement that all candidates are HCPC registered. Applicants who have completed registration portfolios and are waiting for a verification date will also be considered. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively either as part of a team or independently. The laboratory is progressive and well equipped and is accredited for training, with participation in CPD being actively encouraged.
The laboratory is open Monday - Friday, 7am - 6pm, with some rotation to cover a Saturday morning, flexibility is encouraged to support the staff and the service.
- Interview date: 5th February 2026
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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.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The department provides Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services housed within a purpose-built facility in a prime city-centre location. The laboratory is one of the largest services in the country and handles around 80,000 requests per annum. We receive a broad range of specimens from within the Trust, General Practitioners and as a specialist referral centre handle cases regionally, nationally and from overseas.We work closely with genomics services, accommodating the increasing complexity of integrated pathology and molecular diagnostics.
The laboratory is divided into a number of sections encompassing Specimen Reception, Slide Production, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Muscle & Nerve, Electron Microscopy, Neuropathology, Diagnostic Cytology, Mohs and research facility 'NovoPath'. Rotation between sections is encouraged as we endeavour to support training and personal development.
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.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
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 Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to contribute to the provision of an effective clinical Cellular Pathology service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. This will be achieved by working as part of a team under the guidance of a Senior Biomedical Scientist to carry out a wide range of laboratory duties which includes:
- Receipt of specimens, recording details on laboratory information system, and assisting in specimen dissection and preparation of samples for processing
- Orientation and embedding tissue samples, microtomy, tissue staining, immunohistochemistry, validating results and quality control of stained slides.
- Cryotomy on intraoperative samples
- Operation and programming of laboratory equipment, including taking X-rays, programming tissue processors and use of staining machines
- Actively participate in the maintenance and basic trouble shooting of laboratory equipment, reporting faults and non-compliances to senior members of staff, able to take prompt and appropriate action in unexpected situations.
- To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
- To microscopically interpret tissue and/or fluid samples, select and dissect areas for diagnosis e.g. renal biopsies
- The post holder will work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment, adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to contribute to the provision of an effective clinical Cellular Pathology service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. This will be achieved by working as part of a team under the guidance of a Senior Biomedical Scientist to carry out a wide range of laboratory duties which includes:
- Receipt of specimens, recording details on laboratory information system, and assisting in specimen dissection and preparation of samples for processing
- Orientation and embedding tissue samples, microtomy, tissue staining, immunohistochemistry, validating results and quality control of stained slides.
- Cryotomy on intraoperative samples
- Operation and programming of laboratory equipment, including taking X-rays, programming tissue processors and use of staining machines
- Actively participate in the maintenance and basic trouble shooting of laboratory equipment, reporting faults and non-compliances to senior members of staff, able to take prompt and appropriate action in unexpected situations.
- To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
- To microscopically interpret tissue and/or fluid samples, select and dissect areas for diagnosis e.g. renal biopsies
- The post holder will work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment, adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification approved by the IBMS
- Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC)
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Communication,
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Planning and organisational skills
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
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification approved by the IBMS
- Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC)
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Communication,
- Analytical and judgemental skills
- Planning and organisational skills
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
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).
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