Registered Biomedical Scientist
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9317-26-0021 |
Summary
The purpose of the role is to contribute to the provision of an effective clinical Cellular Pathology service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. This will be achieved by working as part of a team under the guidance of a Senior Biomedical Scientist to carry out a wide range of laboratory duties which includes: Receipt of specimens, recording details on laboratory information system, and assisting in specimen dissection and preparation of samples for processing Orientation and embedding tissue samples, microtomy, tissue staining, immunohistochemistry, validating results and quality control of stained slides. Cryotomy on intraoperative samples Operation and programming of laboratory equipment, including taking X-rays, programming tissue processors and use of staining machines Actively participate in the maintenance and basic trouble shooting of laboratory equipment, reporting faults and non-compliances to senior members of staff, able to take prompt and appropriate action in unexpected situations. To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary. To microscopically interpret tissue and/or fluid samples, select and dissect areas for diagnosis e.g. renal biopsies The post holder will work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment, adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances.