Registered Biomedical Scientist

Job Summary

The Cellular Pathology department within the Royal Victoria Infirmary is recruiting a Registered Biomedical Scientist to support our expanding service needs. The role requires HCPC registered candidates with knowledge of Cellular Pathology and experience in an NHS laboratory.

• Interview date: 5 February 2026
• Hours:
  
  37 hours 30 minutes per week
• Location:
  
  Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum (Agenda for Change, Band
  5)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent full-time
• No agencies please.

• Receipt of specimens, recording details on laboratory information system, and assisting in specimen dissection and preparation of samples for processing.
• Orientation and embedding tissue samples, microtomy, tissue staining, immunohistochemistry, validating results and quality control of stained slides.
• Cryotomy on intra‑operative samples.
• Operation and programming of laboratory equipment (x‑rays, tissue processors, staining machines).
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, report faults and non‑compliances, and take prompt action in unexpected situations.
• Ensure laboratory diagnostic tests are performed accurately and efficiently; validate results microscopically and determine if further tests are required.
• Microscopically interpret tissue and/or fluid samples, selecting and dissecting areas for diagnosis (e.g., renal biopsies).
• Work in compliance with local health and safety rules, adhering to departmental and Trust health and safety policies (COSHH, risk assessments, SOPs) and reporting non‑compliances.

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent approved by the IBMS.
• Health and Care Professions Council registration (HCPC).

• Keyboard skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work activities.
• Strong communication, analytical and judgemental skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Cellular Pathology.
• Previous laboratory experience as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist/Healthcare Scientist in an NHS laboratory.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH.
• Participation in CPD.

• Member of the IBMS.
• Computer literacy.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP
.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Science