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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 10 November 2025

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Job summary

To assist in the organisation, management and development of services within specialty of expertise provided by the laboratory. To liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Laboratory Manager, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Main duties of the job

Plan, analyse, assess and report pathology investigations. Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts. Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues. Assist with research and development. Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations. 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. Contribute to quality improvement. Support and enable equality, diversity and rights. Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

About us

Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Biomedical Scientist to join the team on a permanaent full time basis. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Details

Date posted

10 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

24796

Job locations

Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA

Nottingham

NG12 4GA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Biomedical Scientist/Nottingham/Tollerton/Full-Time Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Biomedical Scientist to join the team on a permanaent full time basis. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To assist in the organisation, management and development of services within specialty of expertise provided by the laboratory. To liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Laboratory Manager, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner.

  • Plan, analyse, assess and report pathology investigations.
  • Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
  • Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
  • Assist with research and development.
  • Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to quality improvement.
  • Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.
  • Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
    • Who we're looking for: Qualifications and Training
  • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
  • Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
    • Experience
  • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
  • Assists in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
  • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
  • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
  • Experience of independent sector
  • Strategically commercial and familiarity with service developments.
  • Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in helping to creat innovative solution for new pathology services.
  • Uses evidence-based practice
  • Auditor
    • Benefits: We offer employed colleagues 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
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • 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. 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. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Biomedical Scientist/Nottingham/Tollerton/Full-Time Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Biomedical Scientist to join the team on a permanaent full time basis. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To assist in the organisation, management and development of services within specialty of expertise provided by the laboratory. To liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Laboratory Manager, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner.

  • Plan, analyse, assess and report pathology investigations.
  • Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
  • Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
  • Assist with research and development.
  • Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to quality improvement.
  • Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.
  • Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
    • Who we're looking for: Qualifications and Training
  • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
  • Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
    • Experience
  • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
  • Assists in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
  • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
  • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
  • Experience of independent sector
  • Strategically commercial and familiarity with service developments.
  • Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in helping to creat innovative solution for new pathology services.
  • Uses evidence-based practice
  • Auditor
    • Benefits: We offer employed colleagues 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
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • 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. 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. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent

    Desirable

    • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
    • Assists in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
    • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
    • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
    • Experience of independent sector
    • Strategically commercial and familiarity with service developments.
    • Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in helping to creat innovative solution for new pathology services.
    • Uses evidence-based practice
    • Auditor

    Desirable

    • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
    • Assists in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
    • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
    • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
    • Experience of independent sector
    • Strategically commercial and familiarity with service developments.
    • Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in helping to creat innovative solution for new pathology services.
    • Uses evidence-based practice
    • Auditor
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent

    Desirable

    • Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
    • Assists in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
    • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
    • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
    • Experience of independent sector
    • Strategically commercial and familiarity with service developments.
    • Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in helping to creat innovative solution for new pathology services.
    • Uses evidence-based practice
    • Auditor

    Desirable

    • Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
    • Assists in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
    • Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
    • Experience in a scientific laboratory.
    • Experience of independent sector
    • Strategically commercial and familiarity with service developments.
    • Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in helping to creat innovative solution for new pathology services.
    • Uses evidence-based practice
    • Auditor

    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).

    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.

    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

    Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA

    Nottingham

    NG12 4GA


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA

    Nottingham

    NG12 4GA


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    George Milonas

    george.milonas@spirehealthcare.com

    08004346600

    Details

    Date posted

    10 October 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    24796

    Job locations

    Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA

    Nottingham

    NG12 4GA


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