Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-NWLP-323
- Employer
- North West London Pathology
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/08/2025 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
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic band 6 Health and Care Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientist to join our welcoming and dedicated Blood Sciences team at Chelsea and Westminister Hospital.
The successful candidate will be expected to rotate through laboratory sections and appropriate training will be given.
The laboratory is covered for 24 hours every day and you would be expected to participate in the shift system including late, weekend and night shifts which contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients in the Trust hospitals. Staff are expected to travel across our six hospital sites when required.
A minimum of 3 years post registration experience in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory is required and you would have completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma. Completion of the Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice will be advantageous but is not essential. You should also demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills in addition to possessing competent IT skills
We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.
For further information or request a visit to the lab, please contact Jennifer Paul [email protected] 020 331 55206 or Lorna Toward [email protected] 020 3315 5155.
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
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 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 / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent which is acceptable by the IBMS /HPC for registration
- HCPC Registration and clear understanding of Code of Conduct and Professional Standards of the HCPC
- IBMS Specialist Diploma or demonstrate the equivalent depth and breadth of knowledge in the relevant discipline evidenced by competency documents or equivalent
- Actively involved in Continuing Professional Development.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria
- Good practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Able to provide judgment on a range of complex problems
- Able to prioritise work according to demand and urgency.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office or similar
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
- Dunstan Vincent
- Job title
- Blood Sciences =Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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