Biomedical Scientist (Part Time - 20 Hours per week), Cellular Pathology Department - Princess Alexa

Health Services Laboratories; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Harlow is seeking a Part Time Biomedical Scientist to process histology and cytology specimens. This role involves supporting accurate diagnoses and contributing to a modern lab environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in pathology and enjoy a supportive team atmosphere. Flexible working hours and numerous benefits are offered, including training and annual salary reviews.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Annual salary review

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick Pay Entitlement

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in processing histology and cytology specimens.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a lab environment.
• Focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process histology and cytology specimens.
• Support accurate diagnoses through effective workflows.
• Implement new technology and pathways in the lab.

Skills

Histology experience

Cytology knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex

Up to £23,979 DOE

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist - Part Time

Department: Cellular Pathology

Location: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Essex, CM20 1QX

Contract / Hours: Permanent / 20 per week

Salary range: Up to £23,979 DOE

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 2,500 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 in to the category of requiring a DBS check (standard).

Hey Biomedical Scientists!

Our Cellular Pathology lab based in Princess Alexandra Hospital is looking for an experienced Part Time Biomedical Scientist to join our team processing histology and cytology specimens. We all know those long hours, and the laser focus it takes to get it right. Every result you handle doesnt just sit on a screen it makes a real difference to patients lives. If you want a role where your skills actually get noticed and youre part of something that matters, then this is it. Our labs going through some exciting changes with a fresh pathology and phlebotomy service, backed by serious investments in new kit and better ways of working, all part of the Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Boards plan to modernise things.

Why you’ll want to work with us

• Be a part of the transformation: Since March 2025, we have been rolling out a new service with upgraded tech and a top notch lab set up, aligned with the wider HSL consolidated service model at 60 Whitfield Street.
• Permanent and part time: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 5pm). Our working patterns will be agreed with the Head of Department to make sure it supports both the service and your work life balance.
• A proper team vibe: We work hard but we support each other and celebrate the wins, big or small.
• Your work really counts: From slide prep to reporting, you are helping get the right diagnosis to the right patient, FAST.

Responsibilities

• Join a Cellular Pathology lab processing histology and cytology specimens.
• Contribute to preparation and reporting workflows to support timely and accurate diagnoses.
• Collaborate with the team to implement new pathways and technology as part of service modernisation.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
• Annual salary review – No banding restrictions: As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.
• Discounted gym membership with Better Gyms
• Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
• Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
• 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 with employer and employee contributions
• Competitive annual leave allowance 28 days
• Flexible working hours – we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule

Application information

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: 034788

Closing Date: 28-Sep-2025

Contact Person: Lisa Greenhalgh

Contact Email: LNKD1_UKTJ