Biomedical Scientist​/Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Join us as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology department at Broomfield Hospital, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

The Cellular Pathology team at Broomfield Hospital processes about 30,000 specimens per year, specialising in Breast, Head & Neck, upper GI and lymphoma work. The department is fully IBMS‑trained, linked with Essex University and is working towards UKAS accreditation. This role may close early due to the high number of applicants.

• Work as part of a team to provide a high‑quality, cost‑effective and timely histology service.
• Process histology specimens in accordance with policies and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in all aspects of the histology department, maintaining a high technical standard and meeting patient care deadlines.
• Assist in specimen cut‑up, selecting tissues for further processing.
• Maintain appropriate stocks of consumables and reagents.
• Contribute to the development of new methodologies to improve the service or support research.
• Adhere to established policies, codes of practice and internal quality procedures, including participation in EQA.
• Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and comply with IBMS and HCPC codes of practice.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve patient health and wellbeing, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We recruit the finest talent and retain specialist staff through diverse employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted: 02 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 a year (Pro rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 390‑CSS‑BR‑9981
Job locations: Broomfield, Histology, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join our team. For full details, please review the attached job description. We look forward to your application.

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences;
  State registered BMS with HCPC.
• Technical expertise to carry out practical procedures; meticulous and dexterous.
• Broad experience in all aspects of histology.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently; thorough, tidy and able to meet deadlines.

• Registration portfolio.
• Continuing Professional Development; maintenance of HCPC competence.
• Versatile and willing to undertake any task as required; prioritising skills; works well under pressure.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service 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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Broomfield, Histology, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

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