Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology 12-month
| Posting date: | 27 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Company: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7575877/418-AHP9843-CW-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Cellular Pathology team atBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis seeking amotivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Band 5 Biomedical Scientistto join our busy yet friendly department on a12-month fixed-term contract.
Our department processes approximately44,000 surgical and diagnostic requestseach year across our two hospital sites –Luton & Dunstable HospitalandBedford Hospital. As part of a large general hospital trust, we handle a diverse range of tissue and diagnostic cytology specimens, including post-mortem work.
Themain Cellular Pathology Laboratoryis based at theBedford Hospitalsite, with an expectation that staff may be required to cover occasional shifts at theLuton & Dunstable Hospitalsite.
The Pathology service holdsfull UKAS accreditationand isHTA and MHRA compliant.
Applicants should possess astrong background in general histology, including practical experience and working knowledge ofspecial techniques such as immunohistochemistry.
For further information, please contact:
Charlotte Emmony– Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
01234 355122 ext. 4656
charlotte.emmony@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.
The post holder will assist the Specialist BMS & Senior BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.
The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.
The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details of the specific service, departmental responsibilities, accountabilities, and objectives are outlined in theRole Descriptordocument accompanying thisBiomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.
The post holder will support theday-to-day operationsandtechnical aspectsof the service, working closely with senior Biomedical Scientists to ensure the delivery of ahigh-quality, efficient, and effective servicein accordance with theQuality Management System (QMS).
They will assist in theimplementation of service improvements and operational changesas directed by senior laboratory staff or the Laboratory Manager, in line with service requirements.
The post holder will be responsible for implementingpolicies and proceduresto ensure the service remains compliant withcurrent UKAS standards,national and European legislation, and relevantdiscipline-specific regulatory bodies.
In addition, the post holder will contribute to thetraining and developmentof both scientific and support staff.
As anHCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will play an active role in supporting the effective delivery of departmental services.
This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025
The Cellular Pathology team atBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis seeking amotivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Band 5 Biomedical Scientistto join our busy yet friendly department on a12-month fixed-term contract.
Our department processes approximately44,000 surgical and diagnostic requestseach year across our two hospital sites –Luton & Dunstable HospitalandBedford Hospital. As part of a large general hospital trust, we handle a diverse range of tissue and diagnostic cytology specimens, including post-mortem work.
Themain Cellular Pathology Laboratoryis based at theBedford Hospitalsite, with an expectation that staff may be required to cover occasional shifts at theLuton & Dunstable Hospitalsite.
The Pathology service holdsfull UKAS accreditationand isHTA and MHRA compliant.
Applicants should possess astrong background in general histology, including practical experience and working knowledge ofspecial techniques such as immunohistochemistry.
For further information, please contact:
Charlotte Emmony– Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
01234 355122 ext. 4656
charlotte.emmony@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.
The post holder will assist the Specialist BMS & Senior BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.
The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.
The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details of the specific service, departmental responsibilities, accountabilities, and objectives are outlined in theRole Descriptordocument accompanying thisBiomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.
The post holder will support theday-to-day operationsandtechnical aspectsof the service, working closely with senior Biomedical Scientists to ensure the delivery of ahigh-quality, efficient, and effective servicein accordance with theQuality Management System (QMS).
They will assist in theimplementation of service improvements and operational changesas directed by senior laboratory staff or the Laboratory Manager, in line with service requirements.
The post holder will be responsible for implementingpolicies and proceduresto ensure the service remains compliant withcurrent UKAS standards,national and European legislation, and relevantdiscipline-specific regulatory bodies.
In addition, the post holder will contribute to thetraining and developmentof both scientific and support staff.
As anHCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will play an active role in supporting the effective delivery of departmental services.
This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025