Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Histology
London, HCA Laboratories at Shropshire House
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm
Permanent
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
We’re looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Histology team at HCA Laboratories at Shropshire House. With more than 35 years of experience providing pathology services across HCA Healthcare UK, HCA Laboratories supports acute hospital services, IVF clinics, healthcare screening programmes, insurance services and GP referrals. Our laboratories cover a broad range of specialist disciplines and are equipped with advanced analytical technology, giving colleagues the opportunity to work with complex and varied casework while contributing to high quality patient care. As part of a growing service, you’ll join a collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Histology, you’ll play an important role in delivering a high quality histopathology service that supports timely diagnosis and patient treatment. Working closely with Advanced Biomedical Scientists, Section Heads and Consultant Pathologists, you’ll contribute to both the day to day running of the laboratory and the continued development of the service. This role offers exposure across multiple areas of Histology, including embedding, microtomy, special stains and frozen section techniques, allowing you to broaden your technical expertise while developing your career within a highly respected pathology network. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values knowledge sharing, professional development and maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll do:
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Deliver accurate and timely Histology laboratory services in line with departmental policies, SOPs and quality standards
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Perform a range of routine and complex Histology techniques including embedding, microtomy, special stains and frozen section preparation
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Support the day to day organisation of the Histopathology department and contribute to service development initiatives
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Maintain compliance with HCPC, IBMS, ISO 15189 and UKAS accreditation requirements
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Assist with training and supporting new colleagues while promoting effective teamwork across the laboratory
What you’ll bring:
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Degree in Biomedical Science or a related scientific discipline
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HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
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Experience working within a UK Histology laboratory at Band 5 or equivalent level
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Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
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Strong practical experience across core Histology techniques and laboratory processes
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to 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 over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Histology you’ll be eligible for:
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25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
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Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
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Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
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Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
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Group Life Assurance from day one
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Critical illness cover
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Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
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Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
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Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
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Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
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Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
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Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
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Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
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Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
