Histology Biomedical Scientist — Drive Diagnostics & Growth

Circle Hospital (Reading) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Job summary

Circle Health Group is hiring a Biomedical Scientist for PureLab-UK in London. The role supports high-quality diagnostic services in the Histology department, with 37.5 hours per week and a flexible shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with HCPC registration and at least two years’ histology experience, and will work to ISO 15189 standards within a busy laboratory.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (or equivalent) for HCPC registration.
• Minimum 2 years' histology laboratory experience.
• Competence in diagnostic laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, analyse and report patient specimens using appropriate techniques.
• Undertake routine and complex histology investigations as trained.
• Provide scientific advice to clinicians regarding investigations.
• Support quality management and accreditation requirements.
• Prioritise workload to meet turnaround times.

Skills

Histology

Diagnostic lab techniques

Quality management

Lab safety

Analytical reasoning

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

LIMS

Job description

Circle Health Group is hiring a Biomedical Scientist for PureLab-UK in London. The role supports high-quality diagnostic services in the Histology department, with 37.5 hours per week and a flexible shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with HCPC registration and at least two years’ histology experience, and will work to ISO 15189 standards within a busy laboratory.