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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Non-specialist Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology

The closing date is 28 January 2026

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Job summary

The Histopathology department is looking for a HCPC registered non-specialist Biomedical Scientist. The role will involve taking direct responsibility for all the results produced and work performed including quality control and assurance.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to actively participate in all clinical laboratory tasks to support the specialised diagnostic service for patients in the Histopathology department performing routine diagnostic testing procedures on histology and non gynae cytology samples. Duties may also include:

  • Accurate descriptive note taking whilst assisting the pathologist at specimen dissection.
  • Production of digital images of specimens.
  • Processing and embedding tissue blocks.
  • Production of high quality sections.
  • Specialised staining techniques.
  • Assessment of all stained slides for quality and accuracy.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Harrogate District Hospital Laboratory is part of the Integrated Pathology Solutions team. Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users but the successful candidate will be employed directly by the NHS as a Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust employee.

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3568R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role, please see attached job description and person specification document and for any further information please contact Philippa Bleasdale on philippa.bleasdale1@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role, please see attached job description and person specification document and for any further information please contact Philippa Bleasdale on philippa.bleasdale1@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • IBMS accredited BSc degree or equivalent
  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • IBMS membership

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a clinical histopathology NHS Laboratory for a minimum of 12 months

Desirable

  • Experience of non-gynae cytology procedures

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety issues in pathology
  • Knowledge of UKAS accreditation for clinical laboratories

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of IT in a pathology environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • IBMS accredited BSc degree or equivalent
  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • IBMS membership

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a clinical histopathology NHS Laboratory for a minimum of 12 months

Desirable

  • Experience of non-gynae cytology procedures

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety issues in pathology
  • Knowledge of UKAS accreditation for clinical laboratories

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of IT in a pathology environment

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Section Manager Histopathology

Philippa Bleasdale

philippa.bleasdale1@nhs.net

01423555609

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3568R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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