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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

10-month Biomedical Associate - Cellular Pathology

The closing date is 28 August 2025

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Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Cellular Pathology Team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust!

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic State Registered Biomedical Scientist ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Biomedical Associate on a 10-month fixed-term contract to join our busy yet friendly Cellular Pathology team.

At Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, you'll be part of a vibrant department that processes an impressive 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annually across two bustling sites Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital.

Your primary base will be the Cellular Pathology Laboratory at Bedford Hospital, with occasional shifts at Luton & Dunstable, providing you with variety and broader experience. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards, holding full UKAS accreditation, and being fully compliant with HTA and MHRA regulations.

This role demands a solid general histology background, with hands-on knowledge of special techniques such as immunohistochemistry giving you the opportunity to develop and showcase your specialized skills.

If you're eager to join a supportive team where your expertise truly matters and your contributions make a real impact on patient care, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact:Charlotte Emmony, Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager? 01234 355122 Ext:4656

charlotte.emmony@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will support the Specialist BMS and Senior BMS in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and effective service through the Quality Management System (QMS). They will assist in implementing changes as directed by laboratory seniors or the manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures to ensure 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.

About us

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

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-AHP9646-MR

Job locations

Bedfordshire Hospitals

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.

The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will assist the senior laboratory 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.

To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.

The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will assist the senior laboratory 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.

To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of biomedical procedures acquired through training to A level or NVQ3 level

Desirable

  • IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • IT knowledge and skills

Desirable

  • Flexible in approach and working relationships

Expereience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of a Cellular Pathology laboratory within a UK laboratory
  • Ability to assist a Pathologist and BMS dissection bench

Desirable

  • Microtomy
  • Pathologist assist
  • Digital Pathology
  • Embedding
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of biomedical procedures acquired through training to A level or NVQ3 level

Desirable

  • IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • IT knowledge and skills

Desirable

  • Flexible in approach and working relationships

Expereience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of a Cellular Pathology laboratory within a UK laboratory
  • Ability to assist a Pathologist and BMS dissection bench

Desirable

  • Microtomy
  • Pathologist assist
  • Digital Pathology
  • Embedding

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedfordshire Hospitals

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedfordshire Hospitals

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager

Charlotte Emmony

charlotte.emmony@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

01234355122

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-AHP9646-MR

Job locations

Bedfordshire Hospitals

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


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