Senior Biomedical Scientist: Training & Diagnostics Lead

Circle Hospital (Reading) Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Flexible shift patterns

Job summary

Circle Health Group in London is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Blood Sciences) to join our team as Training Lead. The role requires HCPC registration, at least 5 years in Histology, and leadership skills to drive service excellence.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern and extended hours including weekends and bank holidays. You will manage training programmes and ensure high-quality diagnostic services.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, or an equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration.
• Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in a Histology laboratory.
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques relevant to the discipline.
• Understanding of ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements within medical laboratories.
• Ability to analyse, validate and authorise laboratory results within an agreed competency framework.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Experience managing training programmes, competency records and CPD activities.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, analyse and report patient specimens using appropriate scientific techniques 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.
• Work in accordance with the laboratory Quality Management System and support ISO 15189 and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Operate complex laboratory instrumentation safely and competently.
• Support the induction, training, competency assessment and development of staff.
• Manage and prioritise workload to support turnaround times and service standards.
• Ensure specimens are handled, prepared, stored and processed appropriately.

Skills

Leadership

Training management

CPD management

Laboratory instrumentation

Analytical skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Circle Health Group in London is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Blood Sciences) to join our team as Training Lead. The role requires HCPC registration, at least 5 years in Histology, and leadership skills to drive service excellence.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern and extended hours including weekends and bank holidays. You will manage training programmes and ensure high-quality diagnostic services.