Senior Biomedical Scientist
North West London Pathology
London, SW10 9NH
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic HCPC registered Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our welco...
- Maintain documentation and electronic records in compliance with Trust standards,promoting adherence to policies and procedures among staff.
- Identify and report clinical and non-clinical risks, ensuring appropriate actions are takenaccording to the Trust's risk management policy.
- Plan and prioritize the scientific workload daily, providing a comprehensive laboratoryservice to patients and staff.
- Ensure understanding and implementation of standard operational and health and safetypolicies by all staff.
- Oversee the maintenance, quality control, and record keeping of laboratory instrumentsand equipment.
- Adapt to new methodologies and practices as needed, while actively participating inquality assurance and audits.
- Generate and update standard operating procedures, validate and authorise reports inaccordance with local policies.
- Assist in the development of new techniques and provide scientific advice as a resourceinternally and externally.
- Stay informed of current developments in relevant areas of responsibility.
- Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of equipment when workingautonomously.
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.
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.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan
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 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.
Education/qualifications
Essential
- MSc, or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or any of the IBMS higher qualifications
- 3 years practical experience at band 6 or equivalent, post specialist HCPC registration in relevant discipline
Desirable
- Management qualification or relevant experience
- Quality Management qualification
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement and innovative practice
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
- Ability to develop and write policies and procedures (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures), relating to specialty section
- Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
- Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
- Evidence of a good understanding of the use and interpretation of quality control
Desirable
- Experience of Audit assessment
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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