Registered/Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job summary Applications are invited from enthusiastic and highly motivated Biomedical Scientists to join our Cellular Pathology team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. 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. Main duties of the job 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. About us 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. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trus Details Date posted 21 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2026-25-05-DR-C Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Interview Date Thursday 15 October 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week, including participation in Saturday rota (approximately one week in 6) You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy To contribute to the provision of an effective Cellular Pathology service for The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within Cellular Pathology, undertaking a wide range of diagnostic laboratory procedures with an appropriate degree of autonomy and under the guidance of Advanced Biomedical Scientists and Advanced Practitioners where required. Duties will include the receipt and registration of specimens, assisting in specimen dissection, preparation of