Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist, Band 5- Histology

The closing date is 27 August 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team to cover a period of maternity leave

You will be working with us to provide a service to cancer patients to ensure that they receive their results in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

You will have HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist and may have experience of working in a busy Histology Department.

You will work in all areas of the Histology Laboratory and be involved in provision of the technical service.

You will participate in provision of Biomedical Scientist cut-up as well as routine areas such as tissue sectioning and staining.

You will rotate through the specialist areas of the laboratory such as Immunocytochemistryand Molecular Pathology

You will be ensuring that the Department meets cancer targets and you will need to have experience of working in a team

Additional working pattern details: May include Saturday working

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 9000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.

The Histology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest within the South West.

We have a team of medical staff, scientists and support staff working in a busy environment and are focused on providing a high quality efficient service.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0578

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, be required to:

Work in all sections of the department on a rotational basis

Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for Histology in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols

Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination. This includes cut up, embedding, microtomy, staining and microscopy

Participate in simple Biomedical Scientist cut-up

Rotate through all sections of the department including the Special Techniques area, which covers Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology

Input test requests, including tests, patient demographics, requesting clinician and location for report onto the laboratory computer system in a timely fashion in order to maintain efficient workflow and laboratory turnaround times and taking into account the urgency of the request

Participate in the training and teaching of trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLAs and other healthcare professionals

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, be required to:

Work in all sections of the department on a rotational basis

Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for Histology in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols

Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination. This includes cut up, embedding, microtomy, staining and microscopy

Participate in simple Biomedical Scientist cut-up

Rotate through all sections of the department including the Special Techniques area, which covers Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology

Input test requests, including tests, patient demographics, requesting clinician and location for report onto the laboratory computer system in a timely fashion in order to maintain efficient workflow and laboratory turnaround times and taking into account the urgency of the request

Participate in the training and teaching of trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLAs and other healthcare professionals

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • BSc (Hon) Biomedical Science
  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
  • Knowledge of Histology
  • Good Communication skills
  • Computer skills
  • Work as part of team
  • Undertake CPD and Specialist Diploma in Histology
Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • BSc (Hon) Biomedical Science
  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
  • Knowledge of Histology
  • Good Communication skills
  • Computer skills
  • Work as part of team
  • Undertake CPD and Specialist Diploma in Histology

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager

Andrew Usher

andrew.usher1@nhs.net

03004224400

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0578

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


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