Senior Biomedical Scientist/Biochemistry

spire healthcare ,
Chatham, Kent
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Spire Alexandra hospital has an exciting full-time permanent opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly close-knit team. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge in Haemotology and Blood transfusions and be registered with the HCPC The Spire Alexandra hospital, located in Kent, is approximately eight miles from Maidstone and five miles from Chatham. We offer everything from health screening and checks, to acute and minor surgery through to professional recovery and rehabilitation. Our facilities boast two laminar flow theatres and 32 beds across two ward areas, an endoscopy suite, imaging department, physiotherapy and outpatient consulting rooms. Duties and responsibilities You will be part of an experienced and supportive pathology team working within a state-of-the-art lab 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 Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations Who we're looking for Must hold a degree/specialist portfolio in Biomedical Sciences and have significant experience within haematology, blood transfusions and biochemistry Have current HCPC registration Minimum of 4-5 years post qualifying experience Experience in quality and point of care is desired Benefits We offer employees 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 Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information. We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please email Sherine Lowers at sherine.lowersspirehealthcare.com For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.