Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical Scientist Band 5

The closing date is 23 November 2026
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Job summary
We are looking for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist preferably with a history of working in a Histopathology laboratory to enhance our team within the Cellular Pathology department at Kingston Hospital NHS foundation trust.

Some previous experience of working in a busy routine NHS Histopathology Laboratory is desirable and membership of the IBMS is an advantage. As a Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to be involved with all aspects of the routine histology service, a broad range of immunocytochemistry tests and special stains. Experience in processing non Gynae cytology samples would be desirable. You will also be involved with essential quality checks of the slides being issued to the histopathology consultants. The successful applicant will be expected to have successfully completed the IBMS Registration Portfolio but consideration will be made to those who are currently undertaking the portfolio.

Experience of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and confidence with IT programs is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure safe working laboratory practices in the department in compliance with the Trust and department policies and procedures., including safe checks of samples received, accurate entry of information to the laboratory information and management system (LIMS).
• Adhere to good quality procedures and practices to ensure continuing provision of a high quality service.
• Operate with the quality management and clinical governance processes currently in place in the department.
• Participate and be competent in all sections of the laboratory to produce a timely and high quality service to users.
• Participate in education and training for other members of staff.
• Undertake other duties that may be required appropriate to training and responsibilities of the grade.
• Assist in maintenance of supplies within the department.
• Ensure audit trails for each specimen are completed.
• Perform immunocytochemistry techniques as detailed in SOPs.
• Using specialist knowledge, process urgent surgical frozen sections, including sectioning and staining for rapid diagnosis.
• Prepare non-gynae specimens and quality control preparations prior to distributing to consultants.
• Assist in the preparation and updating of departmental documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures.

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About us
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated Outstanding for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.

We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year
Pro rata, p.a. Inclusive of Outer London HCAS (15%)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 396-8350313-DE-GV-Y

Job description
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Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
• Essential: Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Essential: Trained in a recognised diagnostic pathology laboratory (IBMS registered or UKAS ISO accredited).
• Desirable: Licentiate of the Institute of Biomedical sciences.

Skills

• Essential: Basic Science Skills From School and University.
• Essential: Able to perform range of analytical procedures including microtomy, embedding and special stains.
• Essential: Good verbal and non-verbal communication: able to effectively communicate scientific/technical information and results to other health professionals.
• Essential: Able to work flexibly as the situation requires.
• Essential: Able to integrate within a team (team player) but can also work unsupervised.
• Desirable: Acting on abnormal results or unexpected findings.
• Desirable: Problem solving and troubleshooting.

Experience

• Essential: Quality assessment knowledge and experience.
• Desirable: Previous NHS pathology experience.
• Desirable: Knowledge and experience of validation of tests.

Other

• Essential: Knowledge of Health and Safety and Good Laboratory Practice.
• Essential: Demonstrates initiative and ability to work under pressure.
• Desirable: Awareness of other departments.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Galsworthy Road, Kingston, KT2 7QB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Service Manager, Ma Rosadel Salita, marosadel.salita@nhs.net, 02089343165

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