Job summary We are looking for an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team You will be working with us to provide a service to cancer patients to ensure that they receive their results in a timely manner. Main duties of the job You will have HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist and may have experience of working in a busy Histology Department. You will work in all areas of the Histology Laboratory and be involved in provision of the technical service. You will participate in provision of Biomedical Scientist cut-up as well as routine areas such as tissue sectioning and staining. You will rotate through the specialist areas of the laboratory such as Immunocytochemistryand Molecular Pathology You will be ensuring that the Department meets cancer targets and you will need to have experience of working in a team Additional working pattern details: May include Saturday working About us Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 9000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone. The Histology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest within the South West. We have a team of medical staff, scientists and support staff working in a busy environment and are focused on providing a high quality efficient service. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year (pa pro rata if part-time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-25-T0266 Job locations Cheltenham General Hospital Cheltenham GL53 7AN Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, be required to: Work in all sections of the department on a rotational basis Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for Histology in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination. This includes cut up, embedding, microtomy, staining and microscopy Participate in simple Biomedical Scientist cut-up Rotate through all sections of the department including the Special Techniques area, which covers Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology Input test requests, including tests, patient demographics, requesting clinician and location for report onto the laboratory computer system in a timely fashion in order to maintain efficient workflow and laboratory turnaround times and taking into account the urgency of the request Participate in the training and teaching of trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLAs and other healthcare professionals Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, be required to: Work in all sections of the department on a rotational basis Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for Histology in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination. This includes cut up, embedding, microtomy, staining and microscopy Participate in simple Biomedical Scientist cut-up Rotate through all sections of the department including the Special Techniques area, which covers Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology Input test requests, including tests, patient demographics, requesting clinician and location for report onto the laboratory computer system in a timely fashion in order to maintain efficient workflow and laboratory turnaround times and taking into account the urgency of the request Participate in the training and teaching of trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLAs and other healthcare professionals Person Specification Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge Essential BSc (Hon) Biomedical Science HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist Knowledge of Histology Good Communication skills Computer skills Work as part of team Undertake CPD and Specialist Diploma in Histology Person Specification Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge Essential BSc (Hon) Biomedical Science HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist Knowledge of Histology Good Communication skills Computer skills Work as part of team Undertake CPD and Specialist Diploma in Histology Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheltenham General Hospital Cheltenham GL53 7AN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)