Biomedical Scientist - Histology

HCA Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join their Histology team in London. This role requires a degree in Biomedical Science and experience in a Histology lab. Key responsibilities include conducting laboratory investigations and ensuring high standards in patient care. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum Band 5 experience in a Histology lab in the UK.
• Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences is a plus.
• Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient delivery of laboratory service.
• Conduct routine and complex investigations using laboratory equipment.
• Maintain high standards of patient care.

Skills

Experience in a Histology lab

HCPC Registered

Degree in Biomedical Science

MSc desirable

Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or similar

MSc desirable

Job description

Overview

Biomedical Scientist - Histology
Location: London, 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 our Histology team at HCA Laboratories. HCA Laboratories has over 35 years of experience in providing pathology services across acute care in 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 with the Section Head around day-to-day and strategic management of the Histopathology Department. You will use your Histology 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.

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 15189 (2012) and UKAS accreditation.
• Carry out 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.
• Cooperate with supervisory staff and Pathologists in the introduction and development of new and improved techniques.
• Maintain good work relationships with all staff and promote effective teamwork.
• Use skills, theory of Histology and knowledge to provide a high-quality Histopathology laboratory service.
• Participate in rotation through all areas of the department.
• Perform timely and accurate processing of samples and laboratory techniques in accordance with departmental SOPs, including: 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 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, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we offer opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise health and wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. We offer a range of flexible benefits for Biomedical Scientists, including:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave
• 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
• 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 inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we\'re creating an inclusive environment where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and in the workplace.