Biomedical Scientist
SYNLAB Pay Band 5

Main area: Histology
Grade: SYNLAB Pay Band 5
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term Contract)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: PF-RAF-259

Site: Southend Hospital
Town: Westcliff-on-Sea Essex
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum depending on experience
Closing: 10/09/2026 23:59

The place to work in pathology
We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.

Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has opened within our Histology Team for a motivated and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist looking to develop their skills and make a positive contribution in a supportive and fast-paced laboratory environment.

As a valued member of the Histology team, you’ll work across both hospital sites — Basildon and Southend.

This is a fixed-term vacancy for 1 year maternity cover working full-time.

Main duties of the job
As a HCPC registered Biomedical scientist you will work within the Histology Team in the hospital laboratory setting. The post holder will work alongside Associate practitioners and MLA staff members under the supervision of the Team Managers in covering all areas of the laboratory.

You would be performing a wide range of histology techniques and tasks such as embedding, microtomy, special stains, IHC, cryotomy, dissection, and working as part of a team to deliver high quality histology results in a fast turn-around time.

Working for our organisation
Pathology First is a joint venture between Southend University Hospital, Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals and Synlab. The services provided by Pathology First covers all disciplines including Blood Transfusion, Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Histopathology, Cytopathology and Phlebotomy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Be able to rotate through all areas of the laboratory required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training) performing all designated duties in accordance with local working practices whilst maintaining high Professional standards and conforming to Health and Safety regulations.
• Maintain the standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Provide specialist technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
• Perform routine and specialist biomedical investigations and participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section, which may include specimen reception functions, under the supervision of Senior Biomedical Scientists.
• Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices.
• Propose changes to standard operating procedures as required in order to develop and streamline the service or to reflect other changes.
• Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory.
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.
• Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers
• As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
• Provide supervision, training and professional leadership to junior staff which includes monitoring their performance against laboratory standards and their training plans.
• Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate, and active mentor and a tutor to junior staff.
• Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits and recording through approved channels as required.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner as directed by senior staff.
• Demonstrate on going competency against training plans.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
• Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria

• BSc (Hons) IBMS accredited Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
• HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Experience
Essential criteria

• Working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practices
• Experience of working in a Biomedical laboratory

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a Histology laboratory
• Experience of performing histology techniques such as embedding, microtomy, and dissection

Skills
Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and user organisations
• Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities
• Experience of IT applications including LIMS systems, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Statistical packages

Desirable criteria

• Ability to analyse and technically interpret test results

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package.

All employees are entitled to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ground breaking development opportunities

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email recruitment@synnovis.co.uk

Your e-mail address is important to us. We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in SYNLAB.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Victoria Hills
Job title: Principal BMS
Email address: Victoria.hills@synlab.co.uk

If you have problems applying, contact
Address: SYNLAB
Open Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Telephone: 01629 702342

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.