Job Title: Biomedical Associate
Agency: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 28,392 – 31,157 £ / Year
Job Summary
Join Our Dynamic Cellular Pathology Team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust!
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Biomedical Associate on a 12-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 and histology automation, allowing you to develop and showcase your specialized skills.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of biomedical procedures acquired through training to A-level or NVQ3 level
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- IT knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Flexible in approach and working relationships
Expereience
Essential
- Min 2 years of knowledge and experience in a Cellular Pathology laboratory within a UK laboratory
- Ability to assist a Pathologist and the BMS dissection bench
- Experience of embedding paraffin blocks
- Experience of sectioning paraffin blocks
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.
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).
Closing Date: 01 May 2026
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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