Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Synnovis; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a proactive Biomedical Scientist to join their team across multiple sites in London. The role involves providing essential laboratory services, supervising staff, and contributing to clinical scientific services. Candidates must hold HCPC registration or be working towards it, with experience in Histopathology. Opportunities for professional growth and training are available.

Benefits

Training through the Scientific Learning and Development Fund

Access to the Synnovis Way Development Programme

Funding for innovative scientific projects

Qualifications

• HCPC registration or working towards specialist portfolio.
• Experience in Histopathology required.
• Ability to supervise unqualified staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional clinical laboratory service supporting diagnosis and treatment.
• Perform core scientific and interpretive work.
• Engage in out-of-hours/on-call duties.

Skills

Histopathology

Supervision

Clinical Laboratory Service

Research

Education

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Portfolio (if applicable)

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced Biomedical Scientist to work across our Synnovis sites, including Royal Brompton Hospital in Central London and Harefield Hospital in Uxbridge. The successful candidate should hold HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or be working towards their specialist portfolio, with experience in Histopathology. If HCPC registration was via the IBMS portfolio route, an IBMS Specialist Portfolio is also required. The post involves working weekends and participating in the on-call rota.

Key Responsibilities

1. Act as an experienced Registered Biomedical Scientist to contribute to providing a professional clinical laboratory service supporting diagnosis and treatment.
2. Perform all core scientific and interpretive work aligned with the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
3. Develop and enhance professional expertise and specialist skills.
4. Supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders when necessary.
5. Contribute to the provision of specialist clinical scientific services, including research and audit samples.
6. Work in the satellite laboratory at Harefield Hospital according to the departmental rota.
7. Participate in a half-day Saturday morning rota.
8. Engage in out-of-hours/on-call duties after appropriate training, working independently within departmental protocols.

Training and Development Opportunities

We offer training through the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and CPD activities, including funding for various qualifications. Opportunities are available to enhance knowledge in laboratory quality, health and safety, and training. Our active Education Forum features internal and external speakers.

Professional Growth

You will have access to the Synnovis Way Development Programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund, and the Synnovis Academy for support with advanced qualifications. Through the Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can seek funding for innovative scientific projects and participate in symposiums, conferences, and peer group meetings. These are managed in collaboration with your line manager, aligned with your personal and professional development goals.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Pratibha Shah
• Job Title: Histopathology Service Manager
• Email: [e-mail]