Job summary
Job Description
Biomedical Scientist Cytology
Location HCA Laboratories, London
Permanent/ Fulltime
Salary Competitive Salary + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
About the role
We have a brilliant opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to join the team at HCA Laboratories in Shropshire House central London. The candidate must be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist, with experience in working in a busy laboratory.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties
- Support the Deputy Section Head on the day to day running of the Cytology Department under direction of Department Head.
- Perform timely and accurate processing of samples and perform Cytology laboratory techniques in accordance with departmental approved SOPs.
- The use of skills, theory of Cytology, and knowledge to provide a high quality and effective Cytopathology laboratory service.
- Be responsible for running the section and any delegated tasks involved in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of a clinical pathology service with high standards of patient care
- To lead & assist all staff in maintaining high scientific and quality standards within the Cytology section and in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and UKAS 15189 standard.
About us
HCA Healthcare UK The Worlds largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care.
HCA Laboratories has over 35 years experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, 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, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Biomedical Scientist Cytology
Location HCA Laboratories, London
Permanent/ Fulltime
Salary Competitive Salary + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
About the role
We have a brilliant opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to join the team at HCA Laboratories in Shropshire House central London. The candidate must be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist, with experience in working in a busy laboratory.
The role requires routine Cytology duties with more complexinvestigations/analysisrequired. The post holder will supervise and perform duties as part of the Cytology Laboratory Team and report to the Cytology Section Head. You will support and lead the team to perform the speedy and accurate processing of samples, validate results and to assist the Department Head in the smooth running of the department as required. You will perform a high-quality analytical role, enabling the provision of a comprehensive pathology service for laboratory users.
Key Duties
- Support the Deputy Section Head on the day to day running of the Cytology Department under direction of Department Head.
- Perform timely and accurate processing of samples and perform Cytology laboratory techniques in accordance with departmental approved SOPs.
- The use of skills, theory of Cytology, and knowledge to provide a high quality and effective Cytopathology laboratory service.
- Be responsible for running the section and any delegated tasks involved in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of a clinical pathology service with high standards of patient care
- To lead & assist all staff in maintaining high scientific and quality standards within the Cytology section and in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and UKAS 15189 standard.
Skills & Experience
- Hold a registration Portfolio or equivalent.
- Experience working as a BMS desirable.
- MSc educated or equivalent desirable
- HCPC Registered
- Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Evidence of continual personal development
- Hold evidence of, and continue to demonstrate continual personal/professional development ensuring up-to-date knowledge and working to high professional standards
About the Facility
HCA Healthcare UK The Worlds largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care.
HCA Laboratories has over 35 years experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, 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, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Degree in Biomedical Science or similar
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
HCA Healthcare UK
Address
H C A Laboratories
Capper Street
London
WC1E 6JA