Senior Histology Scientist | Lead Training & Diagnostics

Circle Health Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Friends & family discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Employee recognition

Training & development

Job summary

Circle Health Group - PureLab-UK London is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead the Histology department. The role involves advanced histology knowledge, staff training, competency assessment and participation in IBMS training programs within a UKAS ISO 15189 accredited laboratory.

The position requires a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, HCPC registration, and a minimum of five years in Histology.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent acceptable for HCPC registration.
• Current HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Histology laboratory.
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques relevant to the discipline.
• Understanding of quality management, Internal QC and External QC principles.
• Understanding ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements in medical laboratories.
• Ability to analyse, validate and authorise laboratory results within a competency framework.
• Ability to recognise abnormal or potentially erroneous results and respond appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, analyse and report patient specimens using appropriate techniques.
• Undertake routine and, where trained, complex investigations.
• Provide scientific and technical advice to clinicians regarding investigations.
• Work with QMS and ISO 15189/UKAS requirements.
• Operate complex laboratory instrumentation safely and in line with procedures.
• Support induction and development of junior staff and trainees.
• Manage workload to support turnaround times and service standards.
• Ensure specimens are handled and stored properly throughout the diagnostic pathway.

Skills

Histology

Training

Quality management

Laboratory instruments

LIMS

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

HCPC registration

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory instrumentation

UKAS ISO 15189 knowledge

Job description

Circle Health Group - PureLab-UK London is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead the Histology department. The role involves advanced histology knowledge, staff training, competency assessment and participation in IBMS training programs within a UKAS ISO 15189 accredited laboratory.

The position requires a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, HCPC registration, and a minimum of five years in Histology.