Spire Healthcare Ltd

Biomedical Scientist - Histology

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Job summary

Biomedical Scientist | Histology |Band 5 equivalent salary| Full time 37.5 hours |Bushey, Watford| Training and development opportunities

Spire Bushey pathology services is recruiting for full time registered Biomedical Scientist to join our Histology team. Based at the stand alone Laboratory in Centennial Park in Elstree, the role will include Microtomy, Embedding and BMS Transfer.

This is a full time position working shift patterns across Mon-Fri 7.00am-6pm on a rotational basis plus occasional Saturday shifts as required.

Spire Pathology Services is one of the UKs largest networks of accredited laboratories. In 2015, our 22 specialist laboratories and 200 staff carried out more than two million tests from a simple full blood count to a complex tumour marker. We deliver to agreed service levels including one-hour turnaround times on specific tests where requested.

Main duties of the job

Spire Bushey pathology services is recruiting for full time registered Biomedical Scientist to join our Histology team. Based at the stand alone Laboratory in Centennial Park in Elstree, the role will include Microtomy, Embedding and BMS Transfer.

About us

Spire Pathology Services is one of the UK's largest networks of accredited laboratories. In 2015, our 22 specialist laboratories and 200 staff carried out more than two million tests from a simple full blood count to a complex tumour marker. We deliver to agreed service levels including one-hour turnaround times on specific tests where requested.

Details

Date posted

22 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,000 to £32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

15229

Job locations

Centennial Park

Bushey

WD6 3FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we are looking for

BSc Biomedical science or equivalent

You must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.

Post graduate experience in a busy histology lab

Excellent communication skills

IT literate

Ability to work well in a team environment

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

We commit to our employees 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 Louise Tankard on louise.tankard@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we are looking for

BSc Biomedical science or equivalent

You must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.

Post graduate experience in a busy histology lab

Excellent communication skills

IT literate

Ability to work well in a team environment

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

We commit to our employees 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 Louise Tankard on louise.tankard@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

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

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Desirable

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above

Desirable

  • Please see above

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Centennial Park

Bushey

WD6 3FG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Centennial Park

Bushey

WD6 3FG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Manager

Louise Tankard

Louise.TANKARD@spirehealthcare.com

+447850509065

Details

Date posted

22 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,000 to £32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

15229

Job locations

Centennial Park

Bushey

WD6 3FG


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