Job summary
The Spire Histology Centre Manchester is now recruiting a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration to join their warm and friendly team
Main duties of the job
1. Assisting the SHC team in the provision of exemplary patient care
2. Participate in
3. Specimen reception
4. Dissection
5. Tissue processing
6. Embedding
7. Microtomy
8. Special stains
9. IHCo IQC/IQA
10. Compete annual mandatory training
11. Participate in the training of junior members of staff
12. Maintain a personal CPD portfolio
About us
The Spire Histology Centre is a purpose-built laboratory, close to our Spire Manchester Hospital in Didsbury, whichprocesses in excess of 60,000 cases per year. The lab is well-equipped with Vantage digital tracking throughout the lab, four Macropath stations in dissection,Hologic Faxitron, fourBenchMark Ultra platforms and a Biocartis Idylla Molecular 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Biomedical Scientist - Histology | Band 5 | 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, close to our Spire Manchester Hospital in Didsbury, which processes in excess of 60,000 cases per year. The lab is well-equipped with Vantage digital tracking throughout the lab, four Macropath stations in dissection,Hologic Faxitron, fourBenchMark 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 friendly, large and successful team who strive to provide an excellent service.
Duties and responsibilities -
Assisting the SHC team in the provision of exemplary patient careParticipate in
13. Specimen reception
14. Dissection
15. Tissue processing
16. Embedding
17. Microtomy
18. Special stains
19. IHC
20. IQC/IQA
Compete annual mandatory trainingParticipate in the training of junior members of staffMaintain a personal CPD portfolio
Who we're looking for
21. State registered BMS with a minimum of 3 years' experience of working in a busy UK histology lab
22. Good team work ethic -
23. Flexible and adaptive
24. Enthusiastic and energetic professional
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
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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
25. State registered BMS with a minimum of 3 years' experience of working in a busy UK histology lab
Experience
Essential
26. 3 years' experience of working in a busy UK histology lab