Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-NWLP-296
- Employer
- North West London Pathology
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hammersmith Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 pa inclusive pro rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
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
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is recruiting a band 5 Biomedical Scientist to the Chem/ Haematology & Transfusion Blood Science Laboratory based at Hammersmith.
The BMS will rotate around the sections to learn about the service, to work in a well-equipped environment with a high level of (pre-analytical and analytical) automation together with the opportunity to work with more specialised technology in the special assays laboratory.
The successful candidate will be supported by a warm experienced team of senior BMS, Chem/ Haematology & Transfusion Team and clinical lead
Applicants must be able to exhibit initiative and possess strong communication and organisational skills.
Chem/ Haematology & Transfusion experience is not mandatory, but a good working knowledge of Chem/ Haematology & Transfusion issues is essential, hence applications are invited from suitably experienced BMSs from any discipline.
The Blood Science Service is a multi-site service on the six hospitals within the NWLP network, and on some occasions the successful candidate may be required to work on any of these sites to cover a shift.
Main duties of the job
- This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a BMS to demonstrate their technical, organisational and scientific skills as they work to provide an expert Chem/ Haematology & Transfusion service enabling a positive impact their work on the clinical end-users.
- The successful applicants will be encouraged to study towards an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Chem/ Haem& Transfusion; on successful completion they will promote to a band 6 role within this post. They will consolidate their experience by deputising for senior BMSs. This is a 37.5 hours per week role with weekend and Late shift obligations. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should we receive 50 applications prior to the advertised closing date.
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, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 12 May 2025
- Monday 2 June 2025
- Monday 7 July 2025
- Monday 4 August 2025
- 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
Essential criteria
- 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HCPC) for Registration.
- HCPC Registration in the relevant discipline
Skills
Essential criteria
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Timely accurate working
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Quick to learn and comprehend
Experience
Essential criteria
- A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- 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
- Andrew Osei-Bimpong
- Job title
- HH Site Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02083831946
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