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Job summary

Main area
Histology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
12 months (Fixed term maternity cover)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (May include Saturday working)
Job ref
318-25-T0578
Employer
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cheltenham General Hospital
Town
Cheltenham
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 (pa pro rata if part-time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/08/2025 23:59

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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Biomedical Scientist, Band 5- Histology

Band 5

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the largest employer in the county, we’re proud to provide outstanding acute, elective, and specialist services to over 650,000 people across our county. Whether you’re just beginning your NHS journey or taking the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in innovation, research, and transformation, with over 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our two district hospitals.

You can expect a welcoming and supportive culture and you’ll be supported by passionate colleagues who care deeply about teamwork, development, and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to help you grow in your career. Gloucestershire has the perfect mix of culture, countryside, and community. With excellent schools, transport links, and access to award-winning green spaces, it’s a great place to live and work.

We value the diversity of our workforce and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong. 

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Job overview

We are looking for an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team to cover a period of maternity leave

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 Immunocytochemistry and 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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • 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

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrew Usher
Job title
Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 422 4400
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