Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-NWLP-361
- 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
- 16/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 6
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic band 6 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Blood Sciences team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. NWLP operates as a hub and spoke model for the provision of pathology services, with Chelsea and Westminster operating as one of the spoke sites.
You will be working with new, state-of-the-art analysers including Abbott Alinity HQ Haematology analysers, Stago StarMax2 Haemostasis analysers, Alifax ESR Technology, and BioRad IH1000 Blood Grouping analyser.
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 shifts including late and night shifts which contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients in the Trust hospitals.
Applications are sought from self-motivating individuals who are currently registered with the HCPC. You will possess post registration experience in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory with demonstrable morphology skills. Completion of the Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice and/or the IBMS Specialist Diploma will be essential. An MSc in a relevant subject will be desirable but not essential. You should also demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills in addition to possessing competent IT skills.
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 2025/26, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
Monday 3 November 2025
Monday 1 December 2025
Monday 5 January 2026
Monday 2 February 2026
Monday 2 March 2026
Monday 13 April 2026
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
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
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
- Able to prioritise work according to demand and urgency
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dunstan Vincent
- Job title
- Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02033158094
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