- Deliver accurate and timely Histology laboratory services in line with departmental policies, SOPs and quality standards
- Perform a range of routine and complex Histology techniques including embedding, microtomy, special stains and frozen section preparation
- Support the day to day organisation of the Histopathology department and contribute to service development initiatives
- Maintain compliance with HCPC, IBMS, ISO 15189 and UKAS accreditation requirements
- Assist with training and supporting new colleagues while promoting effective teamwork across the laboratory
- Degree in Biomedical Science or a related scientific discipline
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Experience working within a UK Histology laboratory at Band 5 or equivalent level
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- Strong practical experience across core Histology techniques and laboratory processes
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
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