Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to perform cervical cytology screening and assist with staff training. Candidates should have an IBMS accredited B.Sc. in Biomedical sciences, HCPC registration, and experience in cytology. This full-time role offers a salary between £40,617 and £48,778 per year along with NHS benefits. Join a dedicated workforce committed to quality patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave

On-site nurseries

On-site staff cafés

On-site parking

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited B.Sc. in Biomedical sciences.
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical scientist.
• Completion of IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cytology or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Hold qualification for cervical cytology screening.
• Screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum.
• Assist in supervision and training of staff in accordance with departmental protocols.

Skills

Multi-tasking skills

Prioritisation skills

Initiative

Competent working with Excel spreadsheets

Understanding of HPV primary screening technology

Education

IBMS accredited B.Sc. in Biomedical sciences

HCPC registration as a Biomedical scientist

Completion of IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cytology

Certificate of competency in liquid-based cytology (Thin Prep)

IBMS Training Qualification

Tools

BSPS LIMS (e.g., Winpath Enterprise)

Job description

Go back Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 21 January 2026

Job responsibilities

• Hold the qualification required to Primary and rapid mike scout cervical smears and comply with NHSCSP accuracy requirements for all staff screening cervical cytology (90% sensitivity for all grades of abnormalities and 95% for high grades).
• Screen a minimum of 3,000 cytology slides per annum as required by NHSCSP.
• Assist in the supervision and training of permanent staff, work‑experience students, volunteers and Medical Laboratory Assistants in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Assess and report negative and technically unsuitable cervical cytology specimens and identify potential abnormalities for subsequent interpretation by a designated checker.
• Retrieve appropriate patient histories to enable pathway management of samples in line with the NHSCSP screening protocol for HPV screening.
• Use ipassport document controlائهم software to record training and competency and access controlled documents.
• Perform stain checks to ensure the quality of diagnostic material as per SOP.
• Maintain laboratory equipment within the department according to Trust and departmental policy.
• Participate in departmental EQA schemes, internal quality control exercises (including mandatory NHSCSP Screening EQA scheme), and review slides for teaching IQC and clinical governance.
• Comply with BSPS health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practice at all times.
• Authorise HPV negative reports.
• Assist departmental training team with induction and training of new staff.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North‑West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists صلاح, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the dosis healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state‑of‑the‑art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leaveconcert.
• On‑site nurseries.
• On‑site staff cafés.
• On‑site parking.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, cycle to work schemes and home electronics.

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org

Person specification

• IBMS accredited B.Sc. in Biomedical sciences.
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical scientist.
• NHSCSP certificate or Diploma in cervical cytetal or equivalent qualification.
• Completion of IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cytology or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of competency in liquid‑based cytology (Thin Prep).
• Multi‑tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative.
• Ability to work to deadlines, well organised and flexible.
• Competent working with Excel spreadsheets.
• Qualified to Primary and rapid screen cervical smears.
• Be able to deliver specialist training for students and permanent staff aiming to complete IBMS registration and تعامل portfolio’s.
• IBMS Training Qualification.
• Assessor training for NHSCP trainee cytoscreeners.
• Understanding of HPV primary screening technology.
• Use of BSPS LIMS e.g. Winpath Enterprise.
• Experience and knowledge of routine gynae and or non‑gynae processing techniques.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Address

St Peter's Department, Cytology Department

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

323-AHP9555-ED-A

Job locations

St Peter's Department, Cytology Department

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year (per annum inc. HCAS)