Join the team responsible for the processing samples across our labs. They’re renowned for delivering a clinical pathology service with the highest standards of patient care.
Laboratories and Scientists
Delivering powerful pathology
Be part of delivering an efficient, robust laboratory service. All while being empowered to shape your own future and always encouraged to learn. It’s how we care.
Be at your best at HCA UK
Our talented laboratory teams provide HCA UK facilities, as well as many external healthcare providers, with fast, accurate, and reliable results. And just as they work hard to deliver exceptional services, we’re just as dedicated to caring for them.
So whatever your career goals, you’ll find the support, investment and opportunities to progress – learning from leaders in the field and growing your skills using the latest technology. You’ll also do it in an environment where kindness, respect, and individual value are paramount, ensuring your contribution is fairly recognised and your voice is always heard.
Specialisms
Our scientists cover all disciplines, including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, microbiology and serology.
Biomedical Scientists
Medical Laboratory Assistants
Work across a variety of roles supporting our Biomedical Scientists in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
What we look for
You might work behind the scenes, but you still need a passion for making a difference to our patients. And whether you’re an experienced biomedical scientist, a recent graduate, or someone looking to start their career as a medical laboratory assistant, you’ll need a commitment to quality, excellent attention to detail, as well as strong teamwork and communication skills.
Together we make lives better
With a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, our labs process millions of tests every year across a wide range of disciplines, including:
- haematology
- blood transfusion
- clinical biochemistry
- microbiology
- serology and virology
- immunology
- histopathology and cytology
- molecular diagnostics
- POCT
As well as routine analyses, we’re able to meet bespoke requirements. For unusual or uncommon tests, we’re supported by an external network of specialist laboratories. We also offer molecular genetics testing and advice provided by the unique Genomics Review Board. This helps us give patients with cancer the most appropriate individual care.
Learn from the best
We’re proud to be an IBMS-approved training laboratory, supporting pre- and post- registration training for Biomedical Scientists. And our training isn’t just accredited, it’s award-winning. In 2024 we received awards from the IBMS for ‘Training & Development’ as well as the ‘Overall Biomedical Science Champion’ Award.
Alongside this, our One HCA UK Academy offers a whole range of development opportunities in areas such as leadership and communication. You’ll also get a structured development plan and support to study professional qualifications, if that’s your goal, empowering you to shape your future the way you want.
Experience the latest technology
Our laboratories are equipped with advanced technology, enabling us to analyse all types of human tissue and specimens. We provide a flexible service with a quick turnaround time to all HCA UK facilities as well as to hospitals outside our network. Each laboratory is also equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation and we operate an integrated Quality Management System, which is aligned to ISO 15189:2012.
Recognition
Flexibility. Outstanding benefits. Wellbeing programmes. It’s how we care for you.
Because we know our exceptional patient care is all thanks to the people delivering it. So when you’re part of our team, we’ll ensure you’re fairly rewarded and celebrated for your outstanding contribution.
From private healthcare for your family to a wide range of wellbeing services and pensions that plan for the future, we’re here to look after you in the moments that matter. And through all life’s ups and downs. Click here to discover the full range of benefits you’ll get to enjoy.
Locations
We currently operate from four sites: Our Main laboratory is Shropshire House, situated at Capper St, a secondary Laboratory at London Bridge Hospital and two satellite laboratories primarily to serve our Oncology patients at both Harley Street and Sydney Street. We currently run a comprehensive 24/7 service at both Shropshire House and London Bridge Hospital Laboratories.
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At HCA UK we recognise the value of candidates who have served in the Armed Forces. As proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant we welcome applications from both Armed Forces Veterans and Armed Forces Reservists.
HCA UK is proud to be named among the top 50 in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025, based on an independent survey of 20,000 employees. This recognition highlights our commitment to supporting our colleagues.
We take our quality of care very seriously as every one of our facilities is monitored, inspected and regulated by CQC.
HCA UK is proud to be part of the Disability confident scheme which supports employers to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.