Biomedical Scientist; rotating Neuropathology & Histopathology

Main area Specialist Biomedical Scientist Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Job
-PL-DB8294271

Site Cellular Pathology Derriford Hospital Town Plymouth Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

Applications are invited from suitably experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists or a suitably qualified trainee working towards HCPC registration, to join our busy team within the Department of Histology based at Derriford Hospital Plymouth. The laboratory is well equipped and handles over 40,000 requests per annum.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, highly adaptable person who is a good team player and communicator and has the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and service users.

Candidates who have completed an IBMS accredited Degree or Degree with IBMS approved top up qualification and are working towards HCPC registration via portfolio will be considered and will initially be employed at 75% of the top of band 5 under Annex 21, until they have obtained HCPC registration.

Candidates who are completing the level 6 apprenticeship will also be considered but must have completed year 1.

As the future of Pathology evolves, there will be requirements to offer a 7 day, 24/7 service.

Please note:

When applying for this role, it is your duty to ensure you meet the requirements for any right to work or visa stipulations.

*** Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

To provide a clinical technical service by performing a range of routine and specialist techniques to the biological material submitted for examination.

To undertake scientific duties within the Department to facilitate the smooth running of the service.

To maintain and run specialist equipment up to a value of £350,000

To possess the skills and knowledge required to provide the necessary training and supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff within your area of work.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on  We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.

Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.