Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology
| Posting date: | 21 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: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Kettering, NN16 8UZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9264-26-0050 |
Summary
The preparation of surgical and post mortem specimens for histological examination including: Reception and organisation of patient samples Assisting pathologists/ BMSs at routine cut up Processing and embedding of patient tissue blocks Microtomy and staining of paraffin wax embedded tissues Quality control microscopy checks The investigation and execution of special techniques as required, and active participation in the development and validation of new techniques. Participation in the immunocytochemisty service including review of stained slides, fault finding and liaising with senior staff concerning appropriate corrective action. Technical participation in clinical procedures including: BMS dissection Performing frozen sections as required Participate in internal and external quality assurance programmes as appropriate. Assist with computerised entry of specimen data including : Signing out and allocating completed work to pathologists Searching patient data Assist in general laboratory duties as required. Dealing with telephone enquiries. Assist senior staff in supervision and training of appropriate staff including trainee staff other BMS grades and visitors to the department. Such other duties as may be reasonably required by the Laboratory Manager