Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Biomedical Scientist | Band 6 equivalent | 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 which processes in excess of 70,000 specimens per year. The lab is well equipped with Vantage digital tracking throughout the lab, fourMacropath 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 large, well-established, respected, and successful team who strive to provide an excellent service.

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

Who we're looking for

State registered BMS with a minimum of 3 years' experience of working in a busy UK lab
Good team work ethic
Flexible and adaptive
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
'Spire for you' reward platform - 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