Biomedical Scientist - Histology

Circle Health Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Family discounts

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Employee recognition

Job summary

Circle Health Group in London is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join the Histology department on a full-time basis. The role involves delivering diagnostic services across the pathology workflow and supporting quality management.

The ideal candidate will hold HCPC registration, a BSc in Biomedical Science, and possess histology experience, including IHC and tissue processing. The position requires flexible shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent acceptable for HCPC registration.
• Current HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• Minimum 2 years' histology laboratory experience.
• Competence in diagnostic laboratory environment and QC/QA principles.
• Experience with histology techniques including IHC and tissue processing.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, analyse and report specimens using appropriate techniques.
• Undertake routine and complex histology investigations.
• Provide scientific advice to clinicians on laboratory results.
• Work with ISO 15189 and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Train and develop junior staff and manage workload to meet turnaround times.

Skills

Histology techniques

IHC

Quality management

Laboratory instrumentation

Turnaround time management

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (HCPC eligible)

HCPC registration

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Biomedical Scientist
PureLab-UK - London
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

PureLab-UK in Central London 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 an Biomedical Scientist to join their team of staff in the Histology department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

This role supports the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services and requires participation in extended working hours, weekends, and Bank Holiday rotas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Histology Biomedical Scientist looking to further develop their career within a progressive diagnostic laboratory service.

Duties of this role include:

• Receive, process, analyse and report patient specimens using appropriate scientific techniques, instrumentation and methodologies within your scope of practice.
• Undertake routine and, where appropriately trained and competent, complex and specialist laboratory investigations.
• Undertake complex investigations and specialist techniques requiring advanced technical knowledge, experience and professional judgement.
• Provide appropriate scientific and technical advice to clinicians and other healthcare professionals regarding laboratory investigations.
• Work in accordance with the laboratory Quality Management System and support compliance with ISO 15189 and relevant UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Operate complex laboratory instrumentation safely and competently in accordance with manufacturer requirements and laboratory procedures.
• Support the induction, training, competency assessment and development of Medical Laboratory Assistants, trainee Biomedical Scientists and other laboratory colleagues.
• Manage and prioritise your workload effectively to support agreed laboratory turnaround times and service standards.
• Ensure specimens are handled, prepared, stored and processed appropriately throughout the diagnostic pathway.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, or an equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a Histology laboratory.
• Appropriate practical laboratory training and demonstrated competence within a diagnostic laboratory environment.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of laboratory analytical techniques relevant to the discipline.
• Understanding of quality management, Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assessment principles.
• Understanding of ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements within medical laboratories.
• Ability to analyse, validate and authorise laboratory results within an agreed competency framework.
• Ability to recognise abnormal, critical or potentially erroneous results and respond appropriately.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Proven practical experience in:
  • - Histological specimen dissection.
  • - Tissue embedding.
  • - Microtomy.
  • - Digital Pathology
  • - Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
  • - Special staining techniques.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy