Registered / Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The laboratory is divided into several specialist sections including Specimen Reception, Slide Production, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Muscle & Nerve, Electron Microscopy, Neuropathology, Cytology, Mohs and our research facility, NovoPath. We also work closely with Genomics services, supporting the increasing complexity of integrated pathology and molecular diagnostics in our role as the regional Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre (CPGC). The department has established Advanced Practitioner dissection and Consultant Biomedical Scientist reporting roles, reflecting our commitment to developing advanced practice, driving innovation and delivering excellence in patient care. The laboratory operates Monday to Friday between 7.00am and 6.00pm, and flexibility is encouraged to support both staff and departmental requirements. As a major Transplant Centre, the department also provides an out-of-hours on-call service, participation in which is voluntary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking department delivering high-quality diagnostic services and contributing to the future development of pathology services across the region.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to support our expanding department. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience within Cellular Pathology, alongside the ability to contribute to staff training, quality assurance and service development. Knowledge and experience of Immunohistochemistry (IHC) would be advantageous. Applicants who hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology will be appointed as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6). Applicants who are HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists but do not hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be appointed as a Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5). The department provides Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services housed within a purpose-built facility in a prime city-centre location. We receive a broad range of specimens from within the Trust, General Practitioners and other healthcare providers and, as a specialist referral centre, handle cases regionally, nationally and from overseas. This provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of specimen types and specialised investigations.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.