Job Title: Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist
Agency: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Location: Norfolk, Norwich, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 31,049 – 46,580 £ / Year
Job Summary
A post is available in the Histopathology Department. This post presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern teaching hospital laboratory. The department has a workload of around 90,000 surgical requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a committed team of office, laboratory and Consultant Pathologist staff. The department encourages active professional development and further educational activities. The service also has Biomedical Scientist advanced dissection and Biomedical Scientist reporting roles. The service uses digital pathology reporting. We also use the CEREBRO specimen tracking system, and we are currently replacing most of our specialist laboratory equipment.
We will also welcome applications from individuals who have a booked assessment date for their registration portfolio assessment.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will play a key role in the following areas:
- Work as a BMS in all sections of the laboratory.
- Carry out section cutting, embedding, special staining, Immunohistochemistry and specimen reception/dissection room work.
- Carry our frozen sections and Mohs frozen sections.
- Help with staff training, quality control, and equipment maintenance/troubleshooting.
- Help with lab projects/development
- Carry out audits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
- Hold registration/provide an assessment date for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or be working towards for trainee role.
- Previous diagnostic histo lab experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination.
- Will be able to effectively work within a complex multidisciplinary team.
- Be able to adapt to the changing exigencies of the service.
- Possess good communication and presentation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Have a working knowledge of the methodologies used within the histopathology service.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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: 07 December 2025
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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