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Biomedical Scientist

Southampton
4 days ago
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Duties and responsibilities:

As a Biomedical Scientist in Pathology, your role is to assist in the organisation, management and development of services across a range of services provided by the laboratory.

You will liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Pathology Manager, to ensure the provision of the high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner. Other duties will include, but not be limited to:

Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood.
Assist with research and development.
Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.Who we're looking for:

You must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with no restrictions on practice
You must be experienced in either Blood Transfusion, Haematology or Chemical Pathology
2 years' experience post state registration experience is essential
Excellent communication skillsWorking Hours: Full-time, 37.5hrs per week, during core hours weekdays & weekends, plus oncall

Contract Type: Permanent

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 assuranceOur 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 togetherOur people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on

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