Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology

Job summary We are looking for a passionate HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with a IBMS Specialist portfolio to join our small, busy, friendly team. You will help maintain and develop the excellent work of the Cellular Pathology department of delivering a high quality, efficient service. The department receives 1500 non-gynae cytology and 22000 histology specimens a year. We undertake all routine cellular pathology processes including BMS specimen dissection, embedding, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, non-gynae cytology, OSNA and Mohs. Main duties of the job The main laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 standards. We are looking for someone who has a IBMS Specialist Portfolio/Diploma in Cellular Pathology to work across all sections of the histology main lab and non-gynae. This role is full time, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. To discuss this role and/or book a visit to see the lab please contact Jenny Baillie at jenny.baillie@nhs.net Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. About us Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff. We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk Details Date posted 04 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata if part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 269-SFT9943 Job locations Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.