Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Haematology

** Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Haematology
**** London, HCA Laboratories at Shropshire House
**** Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week
**** Shift pattern: 7.5-hour shifts Monday to Friday with weekend rota participation. Weekday shifts between 7:30am and 9pm. Weekend shifts between 8am and 8:30pm.
**** Competitive salary plus weekend overtime payments and excellent benefits
** We’re looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology team at HCA Laboratories at Shropshire House in London. HCA Laboratories has more than 35 years of experience delivering high quality pathology services across a wide range of specialties, supporting acute care within HCA Healthcare UK hospitals, IVF clinics, GP services, healthcare screening, and insurance work. Equipped with advanced analytical technology and supported by highly skilled colleagues, our laboratories provide a comprehensive diagnostic service across all pathology disciplines.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation committed to innovation, quality, and outstanding patient care, while building your career within one of the world's leading healthcare groups.  As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a responsive and accurate diagnostic service that supports clinical decision making and patient care. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary laboratory environment, you'll undertake the processing, analysis, validation, and reporting of samples while contributing to the smooth day to day running of the department.

You'll have the opportunity to expand your expertise across a broad range of haematology procedures, work with advanced laboratory technology, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Supported by experienced leaders and colleagues, you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, maintain professional registration, and access ongoing learning opportunities that support long term career growth within HCA Healthcare UK.  
** At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.*
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* What you’ll do:

*** Perform the accurate processing, analysis, validation, and reporting of haematology samples within agreed turnaround times
* Support the day to day operation of the Haematology department, ensuring high standards of quality and service delivery
* Participate in weekend and, where required, multidisciplinary night shift rotas
* Maintain quality assurance processes, including internal quality control and external quality assessment schemes
* Liaise effectively with laboratory colleagues, Specimen Reception teams, and service users to provide an efficient diagnostic service  
** What you’ll bring:
*** HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
* Proven experience working within a haematology laboratory environment
* Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up to date professional knowledge
* Strong understanding of quality management, laboratory procedures, and regulatory requirements
* A positive, collaborative approach with excellent communication and organisational skills  
** Why HCA UK?
** Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can…