Non-specialist Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology

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The closing date is 28 January 2026

The Histopathology department is looking for a HCPC registered non-specialist Biomedical Scientist. The role will involve taking direct responsibility for all the results produced and work performed including quality control and assurance.

You will be expected to actively participate in all clinical laboratory tasks to support the specialised diagnostic service for patients in the Histopathology department performing routine diagnostic testing procedures on histology and non gynae cytology samples. Duties may also include:

• Accurate descriptive note taking whilst assisting the pathologist at specimen dissection.
• Production of digital images of specimens.
• Processing and embedding tissue blocks.
• Production of high quality sections.
• Specialised staining techniques.
• Assessment of all stained slides for quality and accuracy.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Harrogate District Hospital Laboratory is part of the Integrated Pathology Solutions team. Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users but the successful candidate will be employed directly by the NHS as a Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust employee.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role, please see attached job description and person specification document and for any further information please contact Philippa Bleasdale on

• IBMS accredited BSc degree or equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• IBMS membership

• Experience of working in a clinical histopathology NHS Laboratory for a minimum of 12 months
• Experience of non-gynae cytology procedures

• Knowledge of histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues in pathology
• Knowledge of UKAS accreditation for clinical laboratories
• Knowledge and understanding of IT in a pathology environment

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum (pro rata)