Advance Dissection Biomedical Scientist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join their Cellular Pathology team. This role involves managing laboratory operations, enhancing professional skills, and contributing to patient care. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to career advancement and committed to excellence in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Staff Wellbeing Programmes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loans

Onsite Leisure Facility Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in cellular pathology and histology.
• Commitment to patient care and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of dissection area and specimen reception.
• Coordinate clinical technical services and support research activities.
• Train and supervise medical and scientific staff.

Skills

Clinical Technical Services

Training and Supervision

Research and Audit Coordination

Job description

Calling all experienced Biomedical Scientists!

Are you yearning for a career progression filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team at Charing Cross Hospital. Our department is a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence, and we invite you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

You will be part of an experienced and supportive histology team working within a state-of-the-art laboratory. We are looking for individuals dedicated to advancing their careers in cellular pathology and committed to enhancing patient care and the quality of cases processed in our department.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving staff working lives, considering applications for flexible, part-time, or job-share roles.

As a team member, you will undertake the day-to-day management of the dissection area and specimen reception sections within the laboratory. You will also develop your professional expertise and specialist skills, liaising with consultant staff and participating in training programmes for advanced dissection roles, including frozen section dissection at spoke sites.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide and coordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients, including research and audit samples.
2. Manage daily operations of the dissection area and specimen reception sections.
3. Develop and enhance professional expertise and specialist skills.
4. Train and supervise staff within the section and visiting staff as required (medical, scientific, and other staff).
5. Coordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services, supporting research and audit activities.
6. Innovate and develop services to adapt to changing clinical and research needs under medical and management guidance.
7. Participate actively in training programmes for advanced dissection roles.

Benefits include career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, staff wellbeing programmes, awards and recognition schemes. Additional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, and memberships for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction occurs on the first Monday of each month (excluding bank holidays) and includes laboratory training relevant to laboratory roles. All new staff are required to attend during their first week.

For 2025, the available start dates are:

• Monday 2 June 2025
• Monday 7 July 2025
• Monday 4 August 2025
• Monday 1 September 2025
• Monday 6 October 2025
• Monday 3 November 2025
• Monday 1 December 2025

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before finalizing their end-of-service date with their current employer.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Alpana Vithal
• Job Title: Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]