About this role
Job summary
Advanced Biomedical Scientist Histology Dissection Huntingdon, HCA Cyted Laboratories
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday
Permanent
Competitive salary dependent on experience
We are looking for an Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join our Histology team at HCA Cyted Laboratories in Huntingdon.
This role suits an experienced Biomedical Scientist with strong tissue dissection expertise, ready to step into an advanced role within a modern, digitally led histopathology service. You will be trusted for your technical skill, judgement, and professionalism, working closely with Consultant Pathologists and colleagues to deliver consistently high quality results.
You will join a stable, motivated team where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are prioritised over constant pressure. With modern facilities, digital workflows, and predictable weekday hours, you will have the space to focus on your practice, support service development, and maintain a healthy work life balance.
At HCA UK, we care about what you care about delivering exceptional patient care, building a career you are proud of, and working in an environment that supports your wellbeing. In return, you will bring HCPC registration, ISO 15189 experience, strong dissection expertise and the confidence to work autonomously while supporting and developing others.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will undertake a broad range of routine and complex histological tasks, with a strong focus on delivering high quality tissue dissection. Acting as an advanced point of reference within the laboratory, you will promote consistency, quality, and best practice in dissection techniques, supporting colleagues and maintaining high professional standards. You will oversee the management of dissection equipment and consumables, ensuring service continuity through effective stock control.
The position also involves contributing to the day to day organisation and strategic operation of the Histopathology Department, helping to meet turnaround time targets while upholding excellent patient care. Working collaboratively with Consultant Pathologists and the wider team, you will support efficient workflows and drive service improvements. Additionally, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing ISO 15189 compliance through quality assurance and continuous improvement activities, while supporting the training, development, and competency assessment of colleagues within the team.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were 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 colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Histology youll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave
Private Healthcare InsurancePrivate pension contribution
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities
A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake routine and complex histological work, with a particular focus on high quality tissue dissection
Act as an advanced point of reference for dissection practice, supporting consistency, quality, and best practice within the laboratory
Oversee the management of dissection related equipment and consumables, ensuring continuity of service and maintaining appropriate stock levels within the department.
Contribute to the effective day to day organisation and strategic operation of the Histopathology Department, supporting the delivery of departmental turnaround time (TAT) targets and ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery and patient care.
Work closely with Consultant Pathologists and colleagues to support efficient workflows and service improvements
Contribute to maintaining and enhancing ISO 15189 compliance through quality assurance and continuous improvement activity
Support the training, development, and competency assessment of colleagues within the Histopathology team
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working in an ISO 15189 accredited Histology laboratory Demonstrable experience in tissue dissection, with DEP desirable Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences Confidence to work autonomously, support colleagues, and contribute positively to service development
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCA Healthcare UK
Address Cyted UK Ltd laboratory (Part of HCA Healthcare UK)
2 Falcon Road
Hinchingbrooke Business Park
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)