Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

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Main area Cellular Pathology Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 24 months (FTC to cover current STP's in training) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
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Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum/Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/08/2026 08:00

We are looking for suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist. Come to join the team in this busy laboratory, which offers experience in a wide range of histological techniques on a fixed term contract for 24 months

The role may include routine Histology, dissection, Immunocytochemistry, Electron Microscopy, Neuropathology and Non-Gynaecological Cytology. The department is fully computerised and processes approximately 34,000 surgical specimens per annum.

The successful candidate must fulfill the personal specification requirements

The Cellular Pathology Team work alongside 14 Consultant Histopathologist, Specialist trainees, and a SAS doctor in the Department of Cellular Pathology within a large and established Pathology Directorate providing Neuropathology, Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Non Gynaecological Cytology, Electron Microscopy and Autopsy services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Transfer of histology samples

Embedding and microtomy of histology blocks

Staining and quality control of Histology slides

Tinctorial special stains

Immunocytochemistry preparation for differential diagnosis of cancer

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of

Transfer of histology samples

Embedding and microtomy of histology blocks

Staining and quality control of Histology slides

Tinctorial special stains

Immunocytochemistry preparation for differential diagnosis of cancer

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of

Please see the attached Job Description for more information

To direct more junior staff regarding technical and work issues