Biomedical Scientist

The London Clinic; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to join our Histopathology Team within our Pathology Department based at The London Clinic in Central London, W1G 7LJ, with a competitive salary range on offer.

The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our three core values of; Caring, Inspiring and Pioneering.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located around Harley Street. We have approx. 1300 employees across 8 sites, where we cover a broad range of specialisms, including complex medical and surgical procedures and a comprehensive range of cancer and outpatient services.

Job Profile

As a Biomedical Scientist you will carry out technical and scientific work in the laboratory under the direction of the Chief/Senior Biomedical Scientist or Consultant mainly in the Histopathology departments. To ensure that scientific standards are adhered to at all times.

• Job Type: This is a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.

• Shifts: 37.5 hours/ week including 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis

• Benefits package:

• Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• 33 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
• Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.
• We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Duties

• To assist the senior biomedical scientists in carrying out the routine tasks such as:
• Embedding, microtomy, special staining, immunohistochemistry, specimen handling, biopsy/small tissue transfers, frozen sectioning, internal quality control checking of stained slides and Cytology processes (Gynae and Non-Gynae).
• To follow policy and procedures at all times.
• To process internal and external quality assurance.
• To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and method verification.
• To assist in the maintenance of stock control.
• After documented training and competency assessment, to operate and maintain the analytical equipment and perform testing in the section.
• To participate on a rotational shift pattern in all areas of routine and specialised laboratory bench work (Mohs technique if fully trained).

Skills & Experience

• HCPC post-registration histology laboratory experience
• Experience of UKAS requirements
• Excellent laboratory bench skills in routine histology tasks such as:
• Embedding, microtomy, special staining, immunohistochemistry, specimen handling, biopsy/small tissue transfers, frozen sectioning and internal quality control checking of stained slides.
• Experience in using a LIMS system and patient data entry.