Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-NWLP-307
- Employer
- North West London Pathology
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Charing Cross Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 6
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
NWLP is based on a ‘hub and spoke’ structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.
The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.
Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.
Job overview
Calling all experienced Biomedical Scientists! Are you yearning for a career progression, filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!
We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.
Why Choose Us? You will be handling a diverse workload with a wide array of surgical specimens. You’ll master advanced techniques in Immunohistochemistry, IMF, MOHS, digital pathology, and Renal biopsy. Most importantly you will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, where we prioritize training and career progression, with dedicated officers to support your journey.
What We Need from You?
Completion of or progress in the specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology, or equivalent experience.
A solid histology background, embedding, microtomy, frozen sections, special staining, and quality control.
Experience in immunofluorescence, MOHS, and Immunocytochemistry is a huge plus
Don’t quite have the competencies for the band 6 position? No problem, we would look to offer link grades to the right candidates.
Don’t wait, apply to work with us today!
Main duties of the job
- To maintain the required levels of laboratory safety and good laboratory practice, as specified in local and national guidelines.
- To work with biomedical scientists and clinical scientists in the provision of a comprehensive and effective Cellular Pathology service for the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as directed by the Head of the Department.
- To participate in the efficient handling, processing and analysis of samples in the laboratory, under supervision.
- To maintain effective records of all activities and procedures, and to contribute towards the maintenance of the laboratory's quality system.
- To check, keep clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
- To carry out supervised laboratory procedures in all sections of the laboratory, as directed by the Head of the Unit and senior scientific staff.
Working for our organisation
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2024/25, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 7 July 2025
- Monday 4 August 2025
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Monday 6 October 2025
- Monday 3 November 2025
- Monday 1 December 2025
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent which is acceptable by the IBMS /HCPC for registration
- HCPC Registration and clear understanding of Code of Conduct and Professional Standards of the HCPC
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma or demonstrate the equivalent depth and breadth of knowledge in the relevant discipline
- Actively involved in Continuing Professional Development
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Good interpretive skills at bench level
- Able to provide judgment on a range of complex problems
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
Desirable criteria
- Customer Service experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Use of Pathology computer systems
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a large busy laboratory
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alpana Vithal,
- Job title
- Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 331 11377
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