OverviewBiomedical Scientist - Histology role at HCA Healthcare UK. Location: London (HCA Laboratories – Shropshire House, 10a Capper St, London WC1E 6JA). Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 07:00 and 18:00. Type: Permanent. Salary: Competitive depending on experience.

We’re looking for a Band 5 or Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join our Histology team at HCA Laboratories. HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services across acute care, IVF clinics, insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Follow HCA Labs standing policies and procedures to ensure an efficient delivery of laboratory service.

Comply with the code of practice of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and HCPC and work consistently to ISO 15189 (2012) and UKAS accreditation.

Carry out unsupervised routine and more complex investigations and analysis of tissue using specialised laboratory equipment.

Be responsible for delegated tasks involved in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of a clinical pathology service with high standards of patient care.

Assist with the teaching of new staff where appropriate.

Cooperate with supervisory staff and Pathologists in the introduction and development of new and improved techniques.

Maintain good working relationships with all staff and promote effective teamwork.

Utilise skills, theory of Histology and knowledge to provide a high quality Histopathology service.

Participate in rotation through all areas of the department.

Perform timely and accurate processing of samples and laboratory techniques in accordance with SOPs, including: QC of slides at send out; Frozen section techniques; Biopsy transfer; Embedding; Microtomy; Special staining techniques.

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Biomedical Science or similar

MSc desirable

HCPC Registered

Experience in a Histology lab in the UK as a Band 5 at a minimum

Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences is desirable

Why HCA UK?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested in the latest treatments, technology, and facilities. We offer opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, with working conditions that prioritise health and wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and InclusionPatients first. Colleagues always. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and in the workplace.

Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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