Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 5 / Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: There is also a fixed term contract available - End Date 31/12/2026
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-NWLP-403
- Employer
- North West London Pathology
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Charing Cross Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £37,259 - £55,046 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist - Infection and Immunity
Band 5 / 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
We are looking for an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated Team in the Infection & Immunity Laboratory on the Charing Cross Hospital site.
The laboratory offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped environment with a high level of automation for Virology and Immunology testing and in this role, you'll be instrumental in maintaining and developing the high-quality services our laboratory provides, ensuring our clinical users receive the best care possible. You will also play a crucial role in maintaining our department's quality systems and maintaining UKAS accreditation.
Applications are sought from self-motivated individuals with relevant laboratory experience and we will be appointing this post at Band 6 if the successful applicant has completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma in the relevant discipline (Virology or Immunology).
We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.
As this post is dual banded, appointment at Band 5 can be made with the post holder moving to a Band 6 Specialist BMS on completion of their Specialist Portfolio. Completion of the Portfolio is expected for this role.
A Trainee at Band 5 may also be considered if they are close to completion of the HCPC Registration Portfolio (once registered, to take on full responsibilities of the role, including the weekend rota).
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)
programmes. - 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 2026, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
Monday 11 May 2026
Monday 1 June 2026
Monday 6 July 2026
Monday 3 August 2026
Monday 7 September 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 7 December 2026
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
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office or similar
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
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
- Graham Pickard
- Job title
- Specialist Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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