Job overview

We are looking for an ambitious Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team within North West London Pathology. Applications are sought from self-motivated individuals with experience of working in a busy Clinical Chemistry department.

You will be instrumental in delivering, maintaining and developing the high-quality services our laboratory provides, maintaining our quality management system, assisting senior biomedical scientists with monitoring and managing quality assessment, key performance indicator reviews and ensuring our clinical users receive the best care possible.

The Clinical Chemistry department provides a large repertoire of tests including routine clinical chemistry, emergency department blood borne virus screening, endocrinology services, therapeutic drug monitoring and xanthochromia spectrophotometry.  

Your ability to communicate effectively and work independently or collaboratively, and proudly lead a service day-to-day will make you a perfect fit for our team. Although this post is primarily clinical chemistry, applicants with a multi-disciplinary background may have the opportunity to undertake a brief rotation to maintain skills in haematology and blood transfusion.

Main duties of the job

• Collaborate effectively within the department to deliver a professional clinical laboratory service.
• Perform core scientific and interpretive work in line with the qualifications of a Registered Healthcare Scientist.
• Participate in appropriate training courses and continuous professional development (CPD) programs.
• Supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders as needed.
• Provide specialist clinical technical services, including involvement in research and audit activities.
• Delivery of comprehensive diagnostic services while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview. 

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.