Biomedical Scientist Histopathology

We have

an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology at

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Histopathology Department

at Queens Medical Centre. You will be responsible for carrying out the

examination of pathological samples using a range of technologies and ensuring

accurate results are reported or presented appropriately. You will support the

delivery of a quality-driven, cost-effective and patient-focused service,

working as part of the departmental team in line with the Trusts objectives

and professional standards. You will be based at one campus but may be required

to work across both Queens Medical Centre (QMC) and Nottingham City Hospital

(NCH), depending on service requirements.

Main duties of the job

As a

Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for promoting the Trusts core

values and maintaining high professional standards in all aspects of your work.

You will be supporting a culture that values staff contributions, professional

development and equality, while demonstrating zero tolerance of discrimination.

You will be managing your responsibilities in accordance with the principles of

the NHS and contributing to the responsible stewardship of public funds. You

will also support opportunities for innovation, teaching and research, helping

to encourage new approaches and continuous development within the organisation.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£15.67 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-91085

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To carry

out laboratory analyses under the direction of senior Biomedical Scientist

staff, ensuring results are reported accurately and appropriate records and

documentation are completed and maintained.

• To

participate in departmental rosters as required and undertake duties according

to the operational requirements of the laboratory, including working flexibly

when necessary.

• To

perform quality control procedures and review quality control results to

identify poor performance, investigating issues and taking appropriate

corrective action where required.

• To

participate in the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment,

reporting any faults or issues appropriately to support the safe and effective

functioning of equipment.

• To

maintain appropriate laboratory supplies by monitoring and replenishing

consumables, reagents and equipment, while organising personal work activities

to make effective use of available time and resources.

• To

ensure competent use of computerised data management systems and maintain

compliance with laboratory policies, Standard Operating Procedures, safety

requirements, statutory obligations, patient confidentiality and data

protection legislation.

Job responsibilities

• To carry

out laboratory analyses under the direction of senior Biomedical Scientist

staff, ensuring results are reported accurately and appropriate records and

documentation are completed and maintained.

• To

participate in departmental rosters as required and undertake duties according

to the operational requirements of the laboratory, including working flexibly

when necessary.

• To

perform quality control procedures and review quality control results to

identify poor performance, investigating issues and taking appropriate

corrective action where required.

• To

participate in the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment,

reporting any faults or issues appropriately to support the safe and effective

functioning of equipment.

• To

maintain appropriate laboratory supplies by monitoring and replenishing

consumables, reagents and equipment, while organising personal work activities

to make effective use of available time and resources.

• To

ensure competent use of computerised data management systems and maintain

compliance with laboratory policies, Standard Operating Procedures, safety

requirements, statutory obligations, patient confidentiality and data

protection legislation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Relevant Biomedical Science qualification.
• Experience in Histopathology.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Relevant Biomedical Science qualification.
• Experience in Histopathology.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

• To carry

out laboratory analyses under the direction of senior Biomedical Scientist

staff, ensuring results are reported accurately and appropriate records and

documentation are completed and maintained.

• To

participate in departmental rosters as required and undertake duties according

to the operational requirements of the laboratory, including working flexibly

when necessary.

• To

perform quality control procedures and review quality control results to

identify poor performance, investigating issues and taking appropriate

corrective action where required.

• To

participate in the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment,

reporting any faults or issues appropriately to support the safe and effective

functioning of equipment.

• To

maintain appropriate laboratory supplies by monitoring and replenishing

consumables, reagents and equipment, while organising personal work activities

to make effective use of available time and resources.

• To

ensure competent use of computerised data management systems and maintain

compliance with laboratory policies, Standard Operating Procedures, safety

requirements, statutory obligations, patient confidentiality and data

protection legislation.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Relevant Biomedical Science qualification.
• Experience in Histopathology.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.