Senior Biomedical Scientist – Histology

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Histology

£51,500 - £58,000 + 33 days AL + Private Pension + Private Healthcare

Central London

Full time - 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Is quality at the forefront of what you do?

Are you a Senior Biomedical Scientist with a specialist interest in Histology?

Do you want to work for a well-established organisation?

Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join a Histology team based in their private laboratories. You will be able to demonstrate your post-HCPC registration experience in Histology and participate in the production of histology sections for microscopic examination which includes biopsy/specimen transfer, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, special stains, microscopy and frozen sections.

What's in it for you?  

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 25 days AL + BH increasing with service.
• Option to buy and sell leave.
• Private Healthcare Insurance.
• Private pension contributions, increasing with service.
• Critical illness cover.
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity pay.
• Tastecard + discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Requirements

• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• HCPC registered.
• Working at a Senior/Band 7 level.
• Experience in Histology is essential.
• Completed IBMS specialist portfolio.
• MSc is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Practice and maintain HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Following laboratory policies and procedures inline with ISO 15189 and UKAS accreditation.
• Conduct unsupervised routine and complex investigations and analysis if tissue samples.
• Carry out tasks relating to the day to day organisation and delivery of the pathology services.
• Liaising with Pathologists for the introduction and development of new techniques.
• Assist the Service Lead in with departmental policies and procedures to ensure efficient delivery of Histology services.
• Assist the Service Lead with strategies for training and development of all staff.
• Assisting with the developing and maintaining of contingency plans for the department.

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Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Reza on 02393874296. Alternatively, email an updated CV to [email protected]