Specialist Biomedical Scientist FTC

Spire Healthcare Limited; Bushey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Spire for you rewards

Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite car park

Job summary

Spire Bushey Hospital is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Pathology Department on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves work across Haematology, Biochemistry and Blood Transfusion, supporting a single departmental on-call service.

You will be HCPC registered with post-qualification experience and strong communication skills, working a 37.5-hour week with shifts including 09:00-17:00 and 12:00-20:00.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with no restrictions on practice.
• Experience in Blood Transfusion, Haematology or Chemical Pathology.
• 2 years’ post-qualification experience is essential.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organisation, management and development of laboratory services.
• Liaise with Laboratory Consultant and Pathology Manager to ensure high-quality service.
• Analyse, interpret and report information related to laboratory work.
• Develop and evaluate movement of laboratory specimens and blood.
• Assist with research and development.
• Provide and receive complex information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist| Pathology Department | Spire Bushey Hospital | Private Hospital | 6 Month Fixed Term Contract | 37.5hrs per week, Full-Time

Spire Bushey Hospital are looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic team on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be expected to work in Haematology, Biochemistry and Blood transfusion and support a single departmental on-call service in all three disciplines.

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion, and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues.

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire’s leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. The hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology.

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre – based on Centennial Park in Elstree - just 5 minutes from the main hospital site.

Duties and responsibilities (not limited):

• As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Pathology, your role is to assist in the organisation, management and development of services across a range of services provided by the laboratory.
• You will liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Pathology Manager, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner. Other duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
• Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood.
• Assist with research and development.
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.

Who we're looking for:

• You must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with no restrictions on practice
• You must be experienced in either Blood Transfusion, Haematology or Chemical Pathology
• 2 years’ experience post state registration experience is essential
• Excellent communication skills

Contract:6-month Fixed term contract

Working Pattern: Shifts include 09:00- 17:00 and 12:00 - 20:00, plus Saturday and Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues 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

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

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, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.