Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology/Histology

The closing date is 19 October 2025

Job summary

Assisting senior staff in the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive service in the cellular pathology department.

Participation in the junior rota covering all areas of laboratory processes, maintenance and monitoring

This post entails production of histological stained sections of surgical and post mortem tissues, which the consultant pathologist uses in diagnosis.

This is to be of the highest quality possible ensuring patients' needs are of paramount importance.

Requires completed IBMS registration portfolio and experience in a histology laboratory and be hold a current registration with the HCPC.

Further training is encourage, supported by CPD within the department.

Main duties of the job

To join a friendly dedicated team of colleagues who work to a high quality standard as required by HCPC, demonstrating the histology preparation techniques required to have achieved the HCPC registration.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata, Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS7492664

Job locations

Wycombe hospital

Queen Alexandra road

High Wycombe

HP21 2TT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

  • Registration with the Health Professions Council as a biomedical scientist
  • Completion of registration portfolio
  • A Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
  • Participation in CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of standard diagnostic methods in the relevant pathology discipline
  • Experience of working in a diagnostic cellular pathology laboratory as a BMS

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to recognise normal histology morphology and routine staining techniques
  • Knowledge of safety regulations relating to safe working in pathology laboratories
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite
  • Good manual dexterity & accurate pipetting skills
  • Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance processes
  • Knowledge and experience of histology laboratory working practices

Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Willingness/ability to travel to other sites
  • Willingness to work internal rotation
Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

  • Registration with the Health Professions Council as a biomedical scientist
  • Completion of registration portfolio
  • A Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
  • Participation in CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of standard diagnostic methods in the relevant pathology discipline
  • Experience of working in a diagnostic cellular pathology laboratory as a BMS

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to recognise normal histology morphology and routine staining techniques
  • Knowledge of safety regulations relating to safe working in pathology laboratories
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite
  • Good manual dexterity & accurate pipetting skills
  • Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance processes
  • Knowledge and experience of histology laboratory working practices

Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Willingness/ability to travel to other sites
  • Willingness to work internal rotation

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe hospital

Queen Alexandra road

High Wycombe

HP21 2TT


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe hospital

Queen Alexandra road

High Wycombe

HP21 2TT


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Biomedical Scientist cellular Pathology

Gail Bell

Gail.Bell1@nhs.net

01494426054

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata, Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS7492664

Job locations

Wycombe hospital

Queen Alexandra road

High Wycombe

HP21 2TT


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