At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality Histopathology services and manage laboratory investigations.
- Company: Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital, rated 'Good' by the CQC.
- Benefits: Free gym membership, private healthcare, and emotional wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in a purpose-built hospital with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Leeds Hospital | Pathology | Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week
To look after the nation’s health, we must provide the highest standards of care. We’re looking for someone who understands how important it is to maintain great relationships while providing high levels of service in a modern pathology laboratory. As a Senior Biomedical Scientist at our Leeds Hospital, you’ll bring the relevant qualifications and laboratory experience in multidisciplinary biomedical science. You have a good working knowledge of different analytical equipment in a range of techniques. You’re also a natural communicator and team player, and you share our idea of quality.
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will:
- Deliver high-quality Histopathology service.
- Perform preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments before use.
- Perform manual and automated laboratory investigations safely, efficiently, and meeting agreed timelines.
- Maintain reagent management procedures effectively.
- Perform tissue and specimen dissection activities within scope of practice.
- Monitor and assess the accuracy of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures in place.
- Oversee the calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments and performance issues to Laboratory Management.
- Escalate potential service delivery risks and failures to Laboratory Management and Clinical Lead.
- Participate in pre-analytical and post-analytical specimen and result processing and management.
- Work with senior staff to implement corrective actions where issues arise.
- Manage urgent and time-sensitive samples and assess the suitability of specimens for analysis.
- Help ensure we deliver the very best experience for patients.
Essential Requirements
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology or equivalent.
- Previous recent experience working in a UKAS accredited Histopathology laboratory.
- Proven experience in specimen dissection and biopsy preparation.
- Experience of quality management systems and audit processes.
- Experience in service improvement and development initiatives.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. You can get everything from free gym membership to private healthcare, emotional wellbeing support and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital is proud to have received a 'Good' rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC highlighted that patient care was at the heart of the service and this is testimony to the commitment, skill, and pride of the team at the hospital. Our successful, purpose-built hospital deals with complex surgery and a vast range of specialities involving some 300 consultants. There are 80 bedrooms, an 8 bed Level 3 critical care unit and 6 theatres (2 Stryker laparoscopic and 2 laminar flow). We are close to the city centre and central railway station.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Summary
Location: Leeds
Type: Full time
Senior Biomedical Scientist - Histology employer: Nuffield Hospitals
At Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of our staff. With a strong focus on quality patient care, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while our comprehensive benefits package—including free gym membership and private healthcare—ensures you feel valued and healthy. Join us in a state-of-the-art facility where your expertise as a Senior Biomedical Scientist will contribute to meaningful patient outcomes in a vibrant city location.
