Biomedical Scientist Band 5 | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,763 - £43,466 p.a. Inclusive of Outer London HCAS (15%) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Kingston, KT2 7QB |
| Company: | Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7383231/396-NN-7383231-DE-AL-Y |
Summary
We are looking for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist preferably with a history of working in a Histopathology laboratory to enhance our team within the Cellular Pathology department at Kingston Hospital NHS foundation trust.
Some previous experience of working in a busy routine NHS Histopathology Laboratory is desirable and membership of the IBMS is an advantage. As a Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to be involved with all aspects of the routine histology service, a broad range of immunocytochemistry tests and special stains. Experience in processing non Gynae cytology samples would be desirable. You will also be involved with essential quality checks of the slides being issued to the histopathology consultants. The successful applicant will be expected to have successfully completed the IBMS Registration Portfolio but consideration will be made to those who are currently undertaking the portfolio.
Experience of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and confidence with IT programs is essential.
Ensure safe working laboratory practices in the department in compliance with the Trust and department policies and procedures., including safe checks of samples received, accurate entry of information to the laboratory information and management system (LIMS).
Adhere to good quality procedures and practices to ensure continuing provision of a high quality service.
Operate with the quality management and clinical governance processes currently in place in the department.
Participate and be competent in all sections of the laboratory to produce a timely and high quality service to users.
Participate in education and training for other members of staff.
Undertake other duties that may be required appropriate to training and responsibilities of the grade.
Assist in maintenance of supplies within the department.
Ensure audit trails for each specimen are completed.
Perform immunocytochemistry techniques as detailed in SOPs.
Using specialist knowledge, process urgent surgical frozen sections, including sectioning and staining for rapid diagnosis.
Prepare non-gynae specimens and quality control preparations prior to distributing to consultants.
Assist in the preparation and updating of departmental documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures.
The Trust has defined its culture as one that is patient centred which puts safety first and where all staff take responsibility, are valued and value each other. To support this our four values are that we are all:
Compassionate -We treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy
Inclusive -We are respectful, fair and open, embracing everyone’s unique contribution
Collaborative -We work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive
Inspiring -We strive for the best for patients, staff and partners and are always learning and improving
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This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025