Biomedical Scientist - Histology

HCA Healthcare UK; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Band 5 or Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join their Histology team. You will assist in managing the Histopathology Department, ensuring high-quality laboratory services. Applicants should hold a degree in Biomedical Science and have experience in a Histology lab. Benefits include 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Personnel discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a Histology lab in the UK as a Band 5 at a minimum.
• Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
• Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follow HCA Labs standing policies and procedures.
• Carry out complex investigations and analysis of tissue.
• Be responsible for the organisation and delivery of clinical pathology service.
• Maintain good working relationships with all staff.

Skills

Histology skills

Teamwork

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

MSc desirable

HCPC Registered

Job description

Overview

Biomedical Scientist - Histology

Location: HCA Laboratories, Shropshire House, 10a Capper St, London WC1E 6JA

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 07:00 and 18:00

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We’re looking for a Band 5 or Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Histology team at HCA Laboratories. HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services across acute care hospitals, IVF clinics, insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.

As a Biomedical Scientist you will assist the Advanced Biomedical Scientists and liaise with and support the Section Head around day-to-day and strategic management of the Histopathology Department. You will use your Histology skills and knowledge to provide a high-quality and effective Histopathology laboratory service.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care, build a career you can be proud of, and work in conditions that support your health and wellbeing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow HCA Labs standing policies and procedures to ensure an efficient delivery of laboratory service.
• Comply with the code of practice of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and HCPC; work consistently to ISO accreditation and UKAS requirements.
• Carry out unsupervised routine and more complex investigations and analysis of tissue using specialised laboratory equipment.
• Be responsible for delegated tasks in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of a clinical pathology service with high standards of patient care.
• Assist with the teaching of new staff where appropriate.
• Cooperate with supervisory staff and Pathologists in the introduction and development of new and improved techniques.
• Maintain good working relationships with all staff and promote effective teamwork.
• Participate in rotation through all areas of the department.
• Perform timely and accurate processing of samples and laboratory techniques in accordance with approved SOPs, including: QC of slides, frozen section techniques, biopsy transfer, embedding, microtomy, and special staining techniques.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• MSc desirable
• HCPC Registered
• Experience in a Histology lab in the UK as a Band 5 at a minimum
• Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
• Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences is desirable

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA is one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested in the latest treatments, technology, and facilities. As part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we offer opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, and working conditions that prioritise wellbeing.

We believe in caring for our employees so they can provide exceptional care for our patients. We offer a range of benefits and support that reflect the contribution of our staff. As a Biomedical Scientist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service; option to buy or sell leave
• Private healthcare insurance
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Personnel discounts and other flexible health and lifestyle benefits