Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Biomedical Scientist | Band 6 equivalent | Manchester | Full Time | Permanent

The Spire Histology Centre Manchester is now recruiting a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration to join their warm and friendly team

The Spire Histology Centre is a purpose-built laboratory which processes in excess of 60,000 specimens per year. The lab is well equipped with Vantage digital tracking throughout the lab, four Macropath stations in dissection, Hologic Faxitron, four BenchMark Ultra platforms and a Biocartis Idylla Molecular platform. Our laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 and we are currently working with Pathologists to implement digital pathology using two 3DHistech P1000 slide scanners and CaloPix image management system by Tribun Health.

This job offers an exciting opportunity to join a large, well-established, respected, and successful team who strive to provide an excellent service.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting the [SHC histology] team in the provision of exemplary patient care
• Assist in the smooth running of the digital section to ensure turnaround times are maintained
• Supervise technical staff working in the digital section of the lab when on the rota to do so
• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed on the digital scanners
• Support the development of staff to work in the digital section
• To liaise with the Pathology Manager, Deputy Managers and Senior team, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner
• Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise.
• Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
• Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens. * Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise.
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
• Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.
• Deliver quality improvement with the department senior team.
• Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.
• Support Pathology Management with training and development of pathology staff

Who we're looking for

• State registered BMS with a minimum of 3 years' experience of working in a busy UK lab
• Good team work ethic
• Flexible and adaptive
• Enthusiastic and energetic professional

Benefits

We offer employees 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

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information. We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue.

From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker on 07525887973 or e-mail 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.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• State registered BMS

Experience

Essential

• 3 years' experience of working in a busy UK lab
• Good team work ethic
• Flexible and adaptive
• Enthusiastic and energetic professional

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Spire Histology Centre

Princess Road

Manchester

M14 7LU

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)