Biomedical Scientist, Histopathology

Sonic Healthcare Uk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Salary progression

Gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick pay entitlement

PHI and Death in Service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loan

Perkbox access

Company pension

29 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare UK is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist (Histopathology) for a permanent, full-time role based at Northwick Park Hospital. The position requires HCPC registration and extensive histopathology experience, with responsibilities including dissection, embedding, microtomy, and immunohistochemistry.

UK working rights are essential. The role operates Monday to Friday, 7am–7pm, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career progression within a

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with registration number to be included in CV
• Extensive laboratory experience in Histopathology as Biomedical Scientist
• Full and unrestricted work rights for the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide Histology services including dissection, embedding, microtomy and cryotomy
• Perform special stains, Immunohistochemistry and quality checks
• Be proactive, motivated and a team player with strong communication skills

Skills

Histopathology experience

HCPC registration

Work rights UK

Education

HCPC registration required

Job description

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist
Department: Histopathology
Location: Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ
Contract /Hours: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary range: Up to £55,148 per annum DOE inclusive of regional pay allowance
About us:
Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner. Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT. Due to the nature of work that Sonic Healthcare UK undertakes, our clients require that Employees filling certain roles, need, as part of their on-boarding to complete a DBS Check. This role falls into the category of requiring a DBS check (standard).

About the role:
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist within our Histology department based at Cellular Pathology Services, Watford. Our department operates from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm. We are looking for a candidate who have completed their IBMS specialist portfolio in Histopathology Department and can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. The successful candidate is expected to provide Histology services including dissection, embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, special stains, Immunohistochemistry & able to perform quality checks. You are expected to be proactive, motivated and a team player with an excellent communication skill. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to progress in their careers. We are UKAS accredited and a recognised HCPC / IBMS training laboratory.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• HCPC Registered - include registration number with your CV and application.
• Extensive laboratory experience in Histopathology as Biomedical scientist.
• Full and unrestricted work rights for the UK.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship currently.
At TDL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:

• Training and development opportunities – supporting professional development
• Annual salary review - salary and progression are aligned to our internal transparent pay structure (Progression Plus), supporting career development and structured annual salary reviews
• Discounted gym membership – we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
• Cash healthcare plan – cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
• Sick Pay Entitlement – one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay after probation
• Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
• Life Assurance – providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
• Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff wellbeing
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme – interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
• Perkbox – Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
• Company Pension Scheme – company and staff contributions which increase with service
• Competitive annual leave allowance – 29 days
• Flexible working hours – we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required. We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.
PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA
Vacancy ID : 042626
Closing Date : 21-Sep-2026
Contact Person : Rajesh Nalluri
Contact Email : [e-mail]

Biomedical Scientist, Histopathology Harrow, United Kingdom