Biomedical Associate: Sponsorship Available

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

 

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Biomedical Associates on a 12-month fixed term contract to join our busy yet friendly Cellular Pathology team.

At Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, you’ll be part of a vibrant department that processes an impressive 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annually across two bustling sites Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital.

Your primary base will be the Cellular Pathology Laboratory at Bedford Hospital, with occasional shifts at Luton & Dunstable, providing you with variety and broader experience. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards, holding full UKAS accreditation, and being fully compliant with HTA and MHRA regulations.

This role demands a solid general histology background, with hands-on knowledge of special techniques such as immunohistochemistry and histology automation giving you the opportunity to develop and showcase your specialized skills.

If you’re eager to join a supportive team where your expertise truly matters and your contributions make a real impact on patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will support the Specialist BMS and Senior BMS in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and effective service through the Quality Management System (QMS). They will assist in implementing changes as directed by laboratory seniors or the manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures to ensure that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation, and discipline-specific regulatory bodies.

The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of biomedical procedures acquired through training to A level or NVQ3 level

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • IT knowledge and skills

Desirable

  • Flexible in approach and working relationships

Expereience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of a Cellular Pathology laboratory within a UK laboratory
  • Ability to assist a Pathologist and BMS dissection bench

Desirable

  • Microtomy
  • Pathologist assist
  • Digital Pathology
  • Embedding

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 06 January 2026

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