B6- Biomedical Scientist

Do you want to take the next step in your Biomedical Science career within one of Northern Ireland's busiest laboratory environments?

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of the Royal Victoria Hospital for a Band 6 Cellular Pathology Biomedical Scientist, joining a high-performing service on a long‑term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a specialist pathology discipline within a major regional hospital, supporting timely diagnostics and high‑quality patient care within a fast-paced, highly skilled team.

The Role

As a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology, you will:

• Perform a full range of specialist Cellular Pathology techniques in line with laboratory protocols and professional standards.
• Process, embed, cut, stain and analyse tissue samples ensuring accuracy, quality and turnaround times are maintained.
• Participate in specialist techniques such as immunohistochemistry, frozen sections and advanced staining methods as required.
• Ensure all work meets UKAS, ISO15189 and local quality management standards.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, continuous service improvement and development of laboratory processes.
• Maintain high levels of documentation, quality records and compliance data.
• Provide technical support, guidance and training to junior laboratory staff when required.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary laboratory environment, supporting consultants, lab managers and clinical teams.

This role offers exposure to a wide caseload, modern equipment and the chance to further develop specialist Cellular Pathology expertise within a leading regional centre.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be HCPC‑registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Hold a relevant Biomedical Science degree (or equivalent).
• Have significant experience working within Cellular Pathology at Band 5/6 level.
• Be fully competent in core histology techniques including microtomy, embedding, staining and tissue processing.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of laboratory safety, quality systems and ISO15189 standards.
• Communicate effectively and work confidently within a busy diagnostic environment.

Why This Role?

• Work within one of NI's major hospital laboratories.
• Long‑term contractual stability.
• Access to modern histology equipment and a wide ranging specialist workload.
• Supportive, skilled team environment with opportunities for development and upskilling.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, Specialist Recruitment Consultant, for a confidential discussion.

This position is subject to standard Access NI pre‑employment checks. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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