Senior Biomedical Scientist

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Job Title: Senior Biomedical Scientist

Department: Microbiology

Location: 116 Harley Street, London, W1G 7JL

Salary: £56089 - £67299 dependant on experience

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision really matters?

Behind every test result, diagnosis, and clinical decision there's a team making sure everything runs seamlessly. And that's where you come in.

Are you ready to take the next step in microbiology and help lead a diagnostic laboratory team?

A little about the role

We're looking for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our Microbiology team at The London Clinic in Central London. Our department covers bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and molecular microbiology, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of patients across the hospital. You'll combine practical laboratory work with day-to-day supervision, helping coordinate workloads, support colleagues and ensure accurate, timely results. Working alongside the laboratory manager and other senior staff, you'll also contribute to staff development, quality improvement and the introduction of new tests and equipment. Our laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2022 and IBMS approved for registration training. We use a range of diagnostic technologies, including automated blood culture, organism identification and susceptibility testing, MALDI-TOF, serology and molecular platforms.

What are we looking for?

What you'll be part of

You'll join our Microbiology team, providing diagnostic services across bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and molecular microbiology. We work closely with clinical colleagues to support patient care across The London Clinic, including oncology, haematology and intensive care. As a senior member of the team, you'll help colleagues develop their skills and contribute ideas to improve the service. Our laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2022 and IBMS approved for registration training At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your part of something bigger - making a real difference to patients and to each other, every day.

As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success - we reinvest it back into our services, our technology, and, most importantly, our people. From developing, innovative, new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead. Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres, and a 13-bed intensive care unit - working alongside over 1300 colleagues, in specialist teams, combined with over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, we are all united by a shared commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times' UK Best Employers Survey 2026.

What's in it for you

Our main hospital is based at: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of:

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed - please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you.

For questions about the job or to arrange an informal visit, contact: Laboratory Manager Simon Evans

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