Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Biomedical Scientist who is professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team in our Histopathology department at Ipswich Hospital as an Advanced Biomedical Scientist.
Job Summary
In this role you will be involved in the coordination and supervision of the daily operations within the service and the completion of complex and routine Histopathology investigations. The department handles approximately 26,000 requests per annum (including non‑gynae cytology). The laboratory has full UKAS accreditation and full training status granted by IBMS.
Our vision is to deliver innovations, high‑performing pathology services that are focused on our customers and deliver high quality and fully compliant services. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best pathology staff. You will play an integral part in the development of the team and their careers.
About our Pathology Service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBryd Ul_c5w
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the service, coordinating activities of the team, processing specialist investigations and ensuring the standard and quality of results.
About Us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across East Suffolk and North Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff and offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments where applicable, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Details
- Date posted: 13 November 2025
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 432-HR886-25
- Job location: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Person Specification Education Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.
- MSc in Pathology / Cellular Pathology or significant post registration experience.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Holding or working towards a qualification that supports management responsibilities such as health and safety, training officer, or quality management associated with the post.
- Appropriate Post Graduate qualifications e.g. IBMS Higher Specialist diploma, IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science, Masters or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience across a range of Cellular Pathology work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to the post.
- Extensive practical experience of working in a Cellular Pathology Biomedical Science laboratory.
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of managing people.
- Experience of Pathology IT systems.
- Practical experience of Quality Management Systems.
- Experience of performing and evaluating Risk Assessments.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
- Employer name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
- Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full time
Job function
Science
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