Senior Biomedical Scientist – Training Lead

Circle Health Group; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 52 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Family discounts

Maternity/Paternity adoption pay

Life insurance

Resumo da oferta

Circle Health Group’s PureLab-UK (London) is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist – Training Lead to lead the Blood Sciences laboratory team. The role is full-time, based in Central London, with a salary up to £58,133 per year dependent on experience and qualifications.

The role combines senior scientific duties with training leadership, ensuring high-quality diagnostic services, staff development and adherence to ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements.

Qualificações

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in a Histology laboratory.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and ISO 15189 principles.

Responsabilidades

• Receive, process, analyse and report patient specimens.
• Undertake routine and complex investigations as trained.
• Provide scientific/clinical advice to clinicians.
• Lead induction, training and CPD for staff.
• Manage workload to meet turnaround times.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Training

Histology

Quality management

Formação académica

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

HCPC registration

Ferramentas

Laboratory Information Management Systems

ISO 15189 knowledge

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Biomedical Scientist – Training Lead

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Training Lead
PureLab-UK - London
37.5 Hours & Up to £58,133.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

PureLab-UK in Central London is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join their team of staff in theBlood Sciences department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist (Blood Sciences) to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with strong technical expertise and leadership skills to help drive service excellence.

The Senior Biomedical Scientist will support the operational management of the Blood Sciences department as a training Lead, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality laboratory services

This role supports the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services and requires participation in extended working hours, weekends, and Bank Holiday rotas.

Duties of this role include:

• Receive, process, analyse and report patient specimens using appropriate scientific techniques, instrumentation and methodologies 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 regarding laboratory investigations.
• Work in accordance with the laboratory Quality Management System and support compliance with ISO 15189 and relevant UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Operate complex laboratory instrumentation safely and competently in accordance with manufacturer requirements and laboratory procedures.
• Support the induction, training, competency assessment and development of Medical Laboratory Assistants, trainee Biomedical Scientists and other laboratory colleagues.
• Manage and prioritise your workload effectively to support agreed laboratory turnaround times and service standards.
• Ensure specimens are handled, prepared, stored and processed appropriately throughout the diagnostic pathway.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, or an equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in a Histology laboratory.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of laboratory analytical techniques relevant to the discipline.
• Understanding of quality management, Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assessment principles.
• Understanding of ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements within medical laboratories.
• Ability to analyse, validate and authorise laboratory results within an agreed competency framework.
• Ability to recognise abnormal, critical or potentially erroneous results and respond appropriately.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation and Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Experience managing training programmes, competency records and CPD activities.
• Extensive practical experience in:
  - Histological specimen dissection.
  - Tissue embedding.
  - Microtomy.
  - Digital Pathology
  - Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
  - Special staining techniques.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.