Biomedical Scientist

Circle Health Group; Northwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for bank shifts to support Mohs laboratory services within Circle Health Group. You will perform Mohs technical procedures, maintain ISO 15189 compliance, manage equipment and stock, and contribute to quality assurance and audits.

The role is on an as-needed basis, offering flexible hours and competitive hourly pay. HCPC registration is essential; MSc in Biomedical Sciences (or working towards) and Specialist Portfolio in

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• MSc (or working towards) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology.
• Significant experience in Cellular Pathology / Histopathology laboratory.
• Competence in Mohs micrographic surgery techniques.
• Strong understanding of ISO 15189 standards and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Experience in quality assurance, audit, and documentation control.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Mohs technical procedures including tissue prep, inking, orientation, frozen section cutting, staining, and slide prep.
• Provide accurate, timely diagnostic support to clinicians, ensuring patient safety.
• Assist in providing reliable analytical data in line with ISO 15189 standards.
• Be responsible for organisation and day-to-day management of the Mohs laboratory service.
• Ensure delivery of patient-focused Mohs service in collaboration with Dermatology and Histopathology teams.
• Manage equipment, maintenance scheduling, stock control and consumables.
• Maintain departmental documentation, records, SOPs, and QA documentation.
• Support internal audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service evaluations.

Skills

Mohs techniques

Quality assurance

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

MSc Biomedical Sciences

Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology

Job description

Biomedical Scientist (Bank)

Location: Cheshire Clinic - Northwich
Job Type: Bank Shifts
Salary: Competitive (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

About the role

Join our team at the newly opened Circle Cheshire Clinic. This cutting-edge facility aims to provide top-notch healthcare to the local community. We are looking for passionate and skilled professionals to fill various roles. If you are eager to advance your career and make a meaningful impact, Join us and resist the ordinary.

Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich is part of Circle Health Group, Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to join their team of staff.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Carry out Mohs technical procedures including tissue preparation, inking, orientation, frozen section cutting, staining, and slide preparation to support real-time clinical decision-making.
• Provide accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic support to clinicians, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Assist in the provision of reliable and accurate analytical data in line with ISO 15189 standards.
• Be responsible for the organisation, coordination, and day-to-day management of the Mohs laboratory service.
• Ensure the effective delivery of a patient-focused, efficient Mohs service in collaboration with Dermatology and Histopathology teams.
• Take responsibility for all technical aspects of the Mohs service, including equipment management, maintenance scheduling, stock control, and consumables.
• Maintain all associated departmental documentation, records, SOPs, and quality assurance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 15189, UKAS, Health & Safety legislation, and local governance frameworks.
• Participate in internal audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service evaluations.
• Support the investigation of incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring learning is embedded into practice.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• MSc (or working towards) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology.
• Significant experience working in a Cellular Pathology / Histopathology laboratory.
• Demonstrated competence in Mohs micrographic surgery techniques.
• Strong understanding of ISO 15189 standards and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Experience in quality assurance, audit, and documentation control.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.”

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen.

We’re also passionate about our people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare.