Biomedical Scientist - Histology

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Band 5 or 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Histology team. You will conduct complex investigations, support the management of the Histopathology Department, and use your skills to ensure high-quality lab services. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Biomedical Science, HCPC registration, and experience in a UK Histology lab. This role offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing with service

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science or similar, MSc is desirable.
• Experience in a Histology lab in the UK as a Band 5 at a minimum.
• HCPC Registered and a member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Carry out unsupervised routine and complex investigations in Histopathology.
• Follow laboratory procedures to ensure effective delivery of services.
• Assist in teaching new staff and cooperate with supervisory staff.

Skills

Biomedical Science degree

Experience in Histology lab

Teamwork

Laboratory techniques

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or similar

MSc desirable

HCPC Registered

Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences desirable

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Histology
London, HCA Laboratories - Shropshire House, 10a Capper St, London WC1E 6JA
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week Monday – Friday
Permanent
This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience

We’re looking for a Band 5 or Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join our Histology team at our HCA Laboratories based in Shropshire House. HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA 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, and 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 and support the Section Head around day to day and strategic management of the Histopathology Department. In this role, you will be required to use your skills, theory of Histology 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. 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow HCA Labs standing policies and procedures to ensure an efficient delivery of laboratory service.
• To comply with the code of practice of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and HCPC and work consistently to ISO 15189 (2012) and UKAS accreditation.
• Carryout unsupervised routine and more complex investigations and analysis of tissue using specialised laboratory equipment.
• Be responsible for delegated tasks involved 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.
• To cooperate with the supervisory staff and Pathologists in the introduction and development of new and improved techniques.
• To maintain good work relationships with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork.
• The use of skills, theory of Histology, and knowledge to provide a high quality and effective Histopathology laboratory service.
• Participation in rotation through all areas of the department
• Perform timely and accurate processing of samples and perform laboratory techniques in accordance with departmental approved SOPs, including but not limited to the following: QC of slides at send out; Frozen section techniques; Biopsy transfer; Embedding; Microtomy; Special staining techniques

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in Biomedical Science or similar
• 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 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 employees, 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 a Biomedical Scientist 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

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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.

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