Senior Biomedical Scientist - Diagnostic Cytology

The Cellular Pathology laboratory at 60 Whitfield Street (60WS) is a consolidated service involving the Royal Free Hospital (RFH), University College London Hospitals (UCLH), Whitington Health (WH), Barnet & Chase Farm (B&CF) and the North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH). Our new, purpose designed laboratory opened in January 2020, with entirely new equipment, and houses one of the largest Cellular Pathology services in Europe.

Working closely with our academic partners in UCL and other national research bodies, the service is also a major centre for clinical trials. HSL Cellular Pathology is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory (No. 9706) and HSL-Advanced Diagnostics is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory (No. 9007).

We are looking for an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist who will have an impact on all parts of our service, being actively involved in the quality management system (QMS) throughout our diagnostic cytology service. You will need to be self-motivated, flexible, and reliable and have good interpersonal skills as well as having the ability to use your own initiative and take responsibility for ones own work.

The Laboratory depends heavily on I.T. and the person should be willing to learn new computer skills where necessary, including the use of proprietary database systems, LIMS, commercial middleware applications, as well as the Microsoft suite of software.

You will be working in our centralised 830sqm state-of-the-art Histopathology laboratory at 60 Whitfield Street.

We offer a stimulating work environment with a diverse team, very competitive salaries, 37.5 hour working week and 28 days annual leave. Training and career progression are core parts of how we operate. We have a dedicated educational faculty within HSL coordinating training activity throughout the company, as well as our own dedicated laboratory based training officer that coordinates a range of opportunities for all staff.

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to progressing their career in cellular pathology and making a truly meaningful impact in the care and quality of patient cases processed through our laboratories.

At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including

Training and development opportunities supporting professional development

Annual salary review salary and progression are aligned to our internal transparent pay structure Progression Plus, supporting career development and structured annual salary reviews

Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms

Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians

Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter

Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover

Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness six months qualifying period

Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing

Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket

Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts

Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service

Competitive annual leave allowance 28 days

Flexible working hours we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule

• To provide a consistently efficient, accurate and world-class service to our clients and patients.
• To produce high quality work and gain a deep understanding of the techniques employed in the department.
• To participate in all areas of the service.
• To lead or assist in special laboratory service development projects as required.
• To manage and be responsible for the day-to-day running of laboratory sub-sections as required.
• To assist in specialised method development and validation as required.
• To operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to departmental and manufacturers protocols and procedures.
• To be familiar with and proficient in the use of the information technology systems within the department.
• To participate in meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
• To assist in planning one's own work and that of other staff within a section.
• To be involved in staff recruitment and to conduct appraisals as required.
• To demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service.
• Attend off‑site clinics to support with sample preparation, staining and microscopy examination.

Quality Representative

A Quality Representative is defined as a responsible person within a department, and or site, whohas day to day duties assigned to them that ensure the smooth running and appropriate monitoring of compliance on behalf of the department. The Quality Representative role has strong links with our centralised Quality Management Group (QMG) function within Sonic Health Care UK. Liaising withthe QMG Department to ensure the prompt communication, raising and…