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Biomedical Scientist – Histopathology: (Company Name - Subscribers only)
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered biomedical scientist who is professional, reliable and flexible to join our Cellular Pathology team at this busy (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust.
The appointee will be based within the Histopathology department at King’s Mill Hospital, rotating through sections of routine Histopathology, Non-gynae Cytology, Andrology and Immunohistochemistry and requires occasional travel to Newark Hospital, where we have a satellite laboratory.
The Department has full UKAS accreditation and HCPC/IBMS training status and CPD participation is actively encouraged. The laboratory currently opens weekdays only, but candidates must have the flexibility to work 5 out of 7 days per week if required. The payment scheme is in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
You will be based within the UKAS 15189:2022 accredited Pathology Department at King’s Mill Hospital with HCPC/IBMS training status; the department is currently in the process of developing a collaborative working relationship with neighbouring Trusts. This is an exciting time for the department and we are developing our continuous improvement culture to ensure delivery of outstanding healthcare for our patients.
Apply now to join our team!
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are an award-winning (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National (Company Name - Subscribers only) Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ (Company Name - Subscribers only)-run hospital in the East Midlands.
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Details
Date posted
13 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
214-CSTO-8168770
Job locations
King’s Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant theoretical / practical / scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a laboratory service.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered as a biomedical scientist. Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent acceptable by HCPC
Desirable
- IT skills
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise work and meet deadlines
- Good technical and communication skills
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems
- Ability to contribute to effective team working
- Data input skills
- High levels of accuracy
- IT Skills
Experience
Essential
- Specialist training in a clinical laboratory. (Histopathology)
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days (and equivalent for part time hours)
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant theoretical / practical / scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a laboratory service.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered as a biomedical scientist. Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent acceptable by HCPC
Desirable
- IT skills
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Ability to organise work and meet deadlines
- Good technical and communication skills
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems
- Ability to contribute to effective team working
- Data input skills
- High levels of accuracy
- IT Skills
Experience
Essential
- Specialist training in a clinical laboratory. (Histopathology)
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days (and equivalent for part time hours)