Advanced BMS – Haematology & Biochemistry

HCA Healthcare; City of Westminster; Sur place; GBP 38 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Staff discounts across facilities

Résumé du poste

HCA UK is seeking an Advanced Biomedical Scientist for the London Bridge Hospital Blood Sciences Laboratory. The role covers Haematology and Biochemistry, with a 24-hour service in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

You will contribute to quality standards, CPD and service improvements while supporting a high-performing team. The post is a fixed-term 14-month contract, full-time, with flexible shift patterns to cover early, mid, and late hours, and occasional weekend work as required.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Multidisciplinary experience within Blood Sciences
• Strong knowledge of Haematology and Biochemistry laboratory practices

Responsabilités

• Process laboratory samples accurately and efficiently across Haematology and Biochemistry
• Interpret, validate and report results in a timely manner
• Support the day to day operation of the Pathology department alongside the Service Lead
• Maintain quality standards through document control, stock management and equipment maintenance records
• Collaborate with Specimen Reception and wider laboratory teams to ensure a seamless service

Connaissances

HCPC registration

IoBM membership

CPD evidence

Blood Sciences experience

Haematology & Biochemistry knowledge

Formation

Biomedical Science degree

Description du poste

Advanced Biomedical Scientist – Haematology & Biochemistry
London, London Bridge Hospital Laboratory
Fixed Term Contract – 14 months
Full time, Monday to Friday with weekend cover as required
Shift patterns include 7.30am – 4pm, 8am – 4.30pm, 10.30am – 7pm and 12.30pm – 9pm
Salary: Competitive

Every result matters. Every sample has the potential to influence a diagnosis, guide treatment, and support exceptional patient care. We’re looking for an Advanced / Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Blood Sciences Laboratory at The London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK’s leading private hospitals, recognised for delivering complex and acute care across a wide range of specialties. As part of a multidisciplinary laboratory team, you’ll work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your development is supported.

As an Advanced Biomedical Scientist within our Blood Sciences Laboratory, you’ll play an important role in delivering a high quality 24 hour pathology service. Working across Haematology, Biochemistry and Specimen Reception, you’ll develop broad multidisciplinary expertise while supporting the efficient operation of the laboratory. Alongside analytical and diagnostic responsibilities, you’ll contribute to the day to day running of the department, helping to maintain quality standards, support service improvements and ensure timely, accurate results for clinicians and patients. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills within a team that values growth, collaboration, recognition and compassionate care.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll do:

• Process laboratory samples accurately and efficiently across Haematology and Biochemistry


• Interpret, validate and report results in a timely manner


• Support the day to day operation of the Pathology department alongside the Service Lead


• Maintain quality standards through document control, stock management and equipment maintenance records


• Collaborate with Specimen Reception and wider laboratory teams to ensure a seamless service

What you’ll bring:

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist


• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science


• Evidence of continuing professional development


• Multidisciplinary experience within Blood Sciences


• Strong knowledge of Haematology and Biochemistry laboratory practices

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Biomedical Scientist – Haematology & Biochemistry, Blood Sciences Laboratory you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you


• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals


• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service


• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme


• Group Life Assurance from day one


• Critical illness cover


• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay


• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland


• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you


• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual


• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion


• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness


• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.