Job summary
To assist in the organisation, management and development of services within specialty of expertise provided by the laboratory. To liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Laboratory Manager, to ensure the provision of the high-quality service in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Main duties of the job
Plan, analyse, assess and report pathology investigations. Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts. Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues. Assist with research and development. Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations. 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. Contribute to quality improvement. Support and enable equality, diversity and rights. Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
About us
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services." Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. 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.
Details
- Date posted: 29 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 27703
- Job locations: Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA, Nottingham, NG12 4GA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Biomedical Scientist/Spire Nottingham/Tollerton Spire Nottingham, Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to join the team on a Full Time Permanent basis. Duties and responsibilities: To assist in the organisation, management and development of services within specialty of expertise provided by the laboratory. To liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Laboratory Manager, to ensure the provision of the high-quality service in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Plan, analyse, assess and report pathology investigations.
Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
Assist with research and development.
Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations.
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.
Contribute to quality improvement.
Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.
Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
Assists in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
Experience in a scientific laboratory.
Experience of independent sector
Strategically commercial and familiarity with service developments.
Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in helping to creat innovative solution for new pathology services.
Uses evidence based practice
Shares evidence based practices with colleagues to enhance pathology service and standards
Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
Possess medical device competencies
Numeracy Skills
Keeps abreast of developments in pathology practice.
Have an awareness of current healthcare issues
Flexible in thinking about work patterns
Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages
Teaching others.
Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments
Root cause analysis
Professional assessment skills
Basic business Development skills e.g. helps in the creation of business cases
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
Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion.
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
- Assists in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
- Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally
- Experience in a scientific laboratory.
- Experience of independent sector
- Strategically commercial and familiarity with service developments.
- Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in helping to creat innovative solution for new pathology services.
- Uses evidence based practice
- Shares evidence based practices with colleagues to enhance pathology service and standards
- Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
- Possess medical device competencies
- Numeracy Skills
- Keeps abreast of developments in pathology practice.
- Have an awareness of current healthcare issues
- Flexible in thinking about work patterns
- Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages
- Teaching others.
- Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments
- Root cause analysis
- Professional assessment skills
- Basic business Development skills e.g. helps in the creation of business cases
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
- Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
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This advert is for Biomedical Scientist with Spire Healthcare Ltd in Farnham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Health science services role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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