Specialist Biomedical Scientist

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Specialist Biomedical Scientist for their Histology department. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality pathology services. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, you'll be instrumental in providing essential diagnostic services. The position includes flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for motivated professionals looking to advance their careers in healthcare.

Benefits

Training and development

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick pay

Permanent Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Perkbox discounts

Company pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with experience in Histopathology.
• Proficient in dissection, embedding, and performing quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide Histology services including dissection, embedding, and microtomy.
• Perform quality checks and ensure high standards in lab services.

Skills

Histopathology

Microtomy

Immunohistochemistry

Excellent communication skills

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS specialist portfolio

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07.05.2025

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Job Description:

Position: Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Location: Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow

Salary: Up to £48,000 DOE

About us:

Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a proven track record of medical services worldwide. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company and a leading healthcare provider specializing in pathology, radiology, and primary care medical centers. We operate in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.

Sonic Healthcare UK includes The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between TDL, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL provides pathology services to NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers. Over 2,500 staff work across these entities.

Our mission is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value, and long-term investment to healthcare. Our main lab is at The Halo Building in London, with an expanding site in Manchester and smaller hospital labs nationwide. We uphold high standards of quality, efficiency, and technological advancement.

About the role:

We seek an experienced HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist for our Histology department at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow. The department operates Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 5:15 pm. Candidates should have completed their IBMS specialist portfolio in Histopathology or possess equivalent knowledge and skills. Responsibilities include providing Histology services such as dissection, embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and performing quality checks.

You will join a motivated, dynamic team of 50 professionals. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, a team player, and has excellent communication skills. Opportunities for career progression are available.

We provide Cellular Pathology services to London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the country. Our facilities are UKAS accredited and recognized as a HCPC / IBMS training laboratory.

Benefits include:

• Training and development: Supporting professional growth
• Salary: Annual performance reviews; no banding restrictions, allowing salary negotiation based on experience
• Gym membership: Discounted schemes
• Healthcare: Cash healthcare plan for various medical costs
• Sick pay: 5 days first year, 20 days thereafter
• Insurance: Permanent Health Insurance, Death in Service, Life Assurance
• Wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Perks: Perkbox discounts
• Pension: Company and staff contributions increasing with service
• Leave: 28 days annual leave
• Working hours: Flexible, 37.5 hours/week