Senior Biomedical Scientist – Histology

Overview

In this role you will lead advanced histology work within PureLab-UK, supporting high-quality diagnostic services in a UKAS ISO 15189 accredited lab. You will train and develop staff, oversee competency and CPD programmes, and ensure smooth operations across extended shifts. You will work closely with clinicians to provide expert scientific guidance and uphold quality management standards. This position offers meaningful impact in a leading private healthcare group with a collaborative, development-focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, analyse and report patient specimens using histology techniques
• Undertake routine and, where trained, complex and specialist investigations
• Provide scientific and technical advice to clinicians
• Maintain compliance with ISO 15189 and UKAS accreditation requirements
• Operate complex laboratory instrumentation safely and effectively
• Support induction, training, and competency development of staff
• Prioritise workload to meet turnaround times and service standards
• Ensure proper handling and preparation of specimens throughout the diagnostic pathway

Key requirements

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent for HCPC
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
• Minimum 5 years’ histology experience
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques relevant to histology
• Understanding of quality management, internal QC and EQA
• Familiarity with ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements
• Ability to analyse, validate and authorise laboratory results
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and LIMS
• Experience managing training programmes, competency records and CPD
• Extensive practical experience in histological dissection, embedding, microtomy, digital pathology, IHC and special staining

• Effective communication with clinicians and teammates
• Training and mentoring capabilities
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Histological specimen dissection
• Tissue embedding
• Microtomy

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