Biomedical Scientist

2 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom 0fde1e35-f7d8-444b-a103-bed1390618bc Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

An exciting opportunity has become available within the neuropathology laboratory to join a busy and technically diverse team.

This peninsula specialism provides a diagnostic service to the region encompassing surgical, post mortem, muscle and nerve work along with support for local and national research collaborations.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified interested individuals. Knowledge of special stains, immunocytochemistry and electron microscopy would be advantageous although in service training will be available to the successful candidate.

Applications may be considered from suitably qualified staff working towards Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable person who will integrate easily to the small team.

A positive attitude to flexible working arrangements is required

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

To provide a clinical technical service by performing a range of routine and specialist techniques to the biological material submitted for examination.

This post supports all technical aspects within the Neuropathology service, carrying out technical aspects of the service and data recording as required.

To undertake scientific duties within the Department to facilitate the smooth running of the service.

To maintain and run specialist equipment up to a value of £350,000

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise Keers Job title: Cellular Pathology Technical Service Lead Email address: Telephone number:

To Arrange a Lab Tour Please Contact
Rosemary Rigby-Jones ) or Leanne Kirk )



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