Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-NWLP-421
- Employer
- North West London Pathology
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Charing Cross Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £58,133 - £65,261 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Advance Dissector/Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 7
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.
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.
We also welcome applications from qualified, HCPC-registered Band 6 Biomedical Scientists who have completed their IBMS Specialist Portfolio and are eager to progress their career into a Band 7 Advanced Dissection role.
Don’t wait, apply to work with us today!
Main duties of the job
- Identify and report clinical and non-clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
- To plan and prioritise the scientific workload of the section on a day-to-day basis.
- To provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
- To possess highly developed, advanced specialist scientific skills.
- To ensure that the laboratory standard operational and health and safety policies are understood and carried out by all staff.
- Responsible for the maintenance, condition, quality control and record keeping of instruments and equipment associated with the section.
- Adaptation to new methodology or working practices when required, due to changing circumstances.
- Participation in and facilitation of Quality Assurance and Audit within the section.
- To be proactive in the generation and updating of standard operating procedures.
- To validate reports where appropriate.
- To authorise reports, when given the responsibility, in accordance with local policy.
- To assist in the implementation and development of new and existing techniques.
- To provide scientific advice and act as a resource both internally and externally.
- To maintain an awareness of current developments especially with regard to special areas of responsibility.
- Evaluate clinical information on histopathology request forms and understand specimen idiosyncrasies.
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 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
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration.
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline
- Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in relevant discipline
Desirable criteria
- Management training
- IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection
Skills
Essential criteria
- Advanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
- Numerate. Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
- Prepared to work with biological materials.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject .Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Use of Pathology computer systems
- Evidence and experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
- Evidence and experience of quality control, assurance and governance
- Evidence of experience of training staff
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a large busy pathology 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
- 02033111377
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