Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-NWLP-184
- Employer
- North West London Pathology
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Middlesex University Hospital
- Town
- Isleworth
- Salary
- £42,471 - £50,364 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 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
Are you a dynamic Band 6 Biomedical Scientist, HCPC registered, and ready to dive into an exciting career at the forefront of pathology services? Your opportunity is here! Join our welcoming Blood Sciences team in an environment where innovation meets dedication.
Join the West Middlesex University Hospital Blood Sciences team and elevate your career to new heights! We are on the lookout for a passionate, HCPC-registered Haematology & Blood Transfusion Biomedical Scientist to become an integral part of our dynamic team. This Band 6 position is your gateway to working with cutting-edge technology including Abbott Alinity HQ Haematology analysers, Stago StarMax2 Haemostasis analysers, Alifax ESR Technology, and Immucor Blood Grouping analysers.
Expect to immerse yourself in diverse laboratory sections, with comprehensive training provided to ensure your success. Our operation is 24/7, ensuring the continuity and quality of patient care, and you will play a vital role in this essential service, potentially participating in our night worker rota.
At NWLP, we're not just about work; your personal and professional development is our priority. We offer abundant opportunities for growth and learning in our busy laboratories. If you're eager to push the boundaries of biomedical science and make a significant impact in healthcare, we welcome your application. Embark on a fulfilling career journey with us and contribute to a healthier future.
Main duties of the job
Good communication skills are essential, as the post holder is required to communicate effectively with Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, Clinicians and other healthcare providers and managers in and out of the Trust; other Trust Directorates including Estates, IT, Human Resource, Payroll, Occupational Health, Purchasing and Finance. Active participation in local and divisional laboratory meetings is expected.
Additional relationships appropriate to the role may be required
The day-to-day running of a section within the laboratory under the direction of a Laboratory Manager.
Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills.
To possess the skills required to provide the necessary training and supervision of staff within the section. To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services to patients that may include research and audit.
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, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 5 August 2024
- Monday 2 Sept 2024
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
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 (HPC) for Registration
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jyoti Panesar
- Job title
- Blood Sciences Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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