Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected laboratory in Manchester is seeking a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration. Join a friendly team to provide exemplary patient care and support innovative digital pathology initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as 35 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and free wellness screening.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Discount and cashback rewards

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a busy UK lab.
• Good team work ethic.
• Flexible and adaptive professional.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the histology team in the provision of exemplary patient care.
• Supervise technical staff in the digital section of the lab.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed on the digital scanners.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Education

Biomedical Scientist

HCPC registered

Job description

Biomedical Scientist | Band 6 equivalent | Manchester | Full Time | Permanent

The Spire Histology Centre Manchester is now recruiting a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration to join their warm and friendly team.

The Spire Histology Centre is a purpose-built laboratory which processes in excess of 70,000 specimens per year. The lab is well equipped with Vantage digital tracking throughout the lab, four Macropath stations in dissection, Hologic Faxitron, four BenchMark Ultra platforms and a Biocartis Idylla Molecular platform. Our laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 and we are currently working with Pathologists to implement digital pathology using two 3DHistech P1000 slide scanners and CaloPix image management system by Tribun Health.

This job offers an exciting opportunity to join a large, well-established, respected, and successful team who strive to provide an excellent service.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting the histology team in the provision of exemplary patient care.
• Assist in the smooth running of the digital section to ensure turnaround times are maintained.
• Supervise technical staff working in the digital section of the lab when on the rota to do so.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed on the digital scanners.
• Support the development of staff to work in the digital section.
• To liaise with the Pathology Manager, Deputy Managers and Senior team, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise.
• Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
• Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens.
• Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise.
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
• Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.
• Deliver quality improvement with the department senior team.
• Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.
• Support Pathology Management with training and development of pathology staff.

About us

The Spire Histology Centre is a purpose-built laboratory which processes in excess of 70,000 specimens per year. The lab is well equipped with Vantage digital tracking throughout the lab, four Macropath stations in dissection, Hologic Faxitron, four BenchMark Ultra platforms and a Biocartis Idylla Molecular platform. Our laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 and we are currently working with Pathologists to implement digital pathology using two 3DHistech P1000 slide scanners and CaloPix image management system by Tribun Health.

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

• State registered BMS with a minimum of 3 years experience of working in a busy UK lab.
• Good team work ethic.
• Flexible and adaptive.
• Enthusiastic and energetic professional.

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Biomedical Scientist.
• HCPC registered.

Experience

• 3 years' experience of working in a busy UK lab.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.