Job Description

Biomedical Scientist | Spire Parkway Hospital | £36,000 plus enhancements + Excellent Benefits | Full Time | Solihull

Spire Parkway Hospital is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our multi-disciplinary pathology team. Working within a modern laboratory environment, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely diagnostic results that support exceptional patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career with one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, working alongside a supportive team committed to clinical excellence.

Duties and responsibilities

• Processing and analysing patient samples to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment in line with standard operating procedures.
• Validating and authorising results in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Ensuring compliance with HCPC, UKAS and ISO15189 standards.
• Participating in internal and external quality assurance programmes.
• Investigating and resolving analytical and technical issues where required.
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Supporting the review and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Working collaboratively with clinicians, nurses and colleagues to deliver an efficient pathology service.
• Contributing to service improvements and the ongoing development of the department.
• Participating in late shifts, weekends and the on-call rota.

Who We’re Looking For:

You'll be a motivated Biomedical Scientist who takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

You will have:

• HCPC registration with no restrictions to practise.
• A degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Demonstrable post-registration experience.
• Experience in Clinical Biochemistry preferred, with the option to train in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between 8am and 8pm. The role includes participation in the weekend and on-call rota, with enhanced payments and time off in lieu where applicable.

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

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.

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.

Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

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.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.