Deputy Service Lead - Histology

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Role: Deputy Service Lead - Histology
Site: London, HCA Laboratories (Shropshire House)
Hours: Full Time

Shift Times: 37.5 Hours per week. Monday - Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive dependent upon experience (with excellent benefits)

We're looking for a Deputy Service Lead to join our Histology team at our HCA Laboratories based in Shropshire House. The successful Candidate will have extensive experience of working in Histology and Pathology previously.

HCA Laboratories has over 35 years' experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.

What you'll be doing:

1. Assist and deputise for the Section Head with the day to day & strategic management of Histopathology department.
2. Assist and deputise for Section Head to manage all non-medical staff, space and equipment allocated to the department to ensure an efficiently delivered service.
3. Practice as an HCPC registered Biomedical scientist.
4. Follow HCA Labs standing policies and procedures to ensure an efficient delivery of laboratory service.
5. Establish and develop departmental policies and procedures to ensure an efficient delivery of laboratory service.
6. Assist Section Head for the formulation of departmental strategies for the training, supervision and development of all non-medical staff within the department and users of the service as appropriate.
7. Develop and maintain contingency plans for the department.

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.

What you'll bring:

1. Degree in Biomedical Science or similar.
2. HCPC Registered.
3. Experience in a Histology/Histopathology lab at an Advanced BMS level or above.
4. Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
5. Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences is desirable.

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 offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Biomedical Scientist you'll be eligible for:

1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
5. Group Life Assurance from day one.
6. Critical illness cover.
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

1. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
2. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
3. Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
4. Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.