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Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Histology
Huntingdon, HCA Laboratories (Histopathology)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday
Permanent
Competitive salary dependent on experience with excellent benefits

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We’re looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Histology team at HCA Laboratories, based in Huntingdon. You’ll be joining a well-established service with over 35 years of experience delivering high-quality diagnostic pathology across HCA Healthcare UK. Our laboratories support a wide range of services including acute care, IVF, GP referrals, health screening, and insurance, all underpinned by modern equipment, strong quality standards, and a shared commitment to patient care. Here, you’ll be part of a team where your expertise is recognised, your development is supported, and your contribution genuinely matters.

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, you’ll play an important role in delivering a reliable and efficient diagnostic service. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll contribute to maintaining high technical standards while supporting the ongoing development of the service. Your day-to-day work will involve a broad range of histology techniques alongside quality assurance, service improvement, and team support. This is an environment where collaboration is key, and where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills further while helping to guide and mentor others in the team.

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.

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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 colleagues, 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 Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Histology you’ll be eligible for:

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:

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.

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