Job summary
Biomedical Scientist| Band 6 equivalent | Manchester | Full Time | Permanent
TheSpire 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 whichprocesses in excess of70,000 specimens per year. The labis well equipped with Vantage digital tracking throughout the lab,fourMacropath stations in dissection,Hologic Faxitron,fourBenchMark Ultra platforms anda Biocartis Idylla Molecular platform.Our laboratory is UKASaccredited to ISO 15189 andwe are currently working with Pathologists to implement digital pathology usingtwo 3DHistech P1000 slide scanners and CaloPix image management system by Tribun Health.
This job offers an exciting opportunity to joina large, well-established,respected, and successful teamwho strive to provide an excellent service.
Main duties of the job
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
About us
The Spire Histology Centre is a purpose-built laboratory which processes in excess of 70,000 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.
Details
Date posted
03 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
23125
Job locations
Spire Histology Centre, Parkway One, Parkway Business Centre, Princess Park Road, Manchester
Manchester
M14 7LU
Employer details
Employer name
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address
Spire Histology Centre, Parkway One, Parkway Business Centre, Princess Park Road, Manchester
Manchester
M14 7LU
Employer's website
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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