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Specialist Biomedical Scientist

North West London Pathology

London, W6 8RF

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 September 2026

7 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for this band 6 Specialist BMS role in the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Charing Cross Hospital Auto...

  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance service quality and uphold departmentalstandards, while monitoring staff performance.
  • Actively participate in local and divisional laboratory meetings, contributing to serviceexcellence and operational efficiency, and fostering professional relationships for effective collaboration.
  • Stay informed on departmental changes and developments and communicate complexinformation clearly to staff.
  • Provide and receive complex information to colleagues and external contacts, offering advice and explanations as needed.
  • Ensure timely reporting of incidents following NWLP Health and Safety procedures.
  • Achieve proficiency in designated diagnostic areas to provide high-quality laboratoryservices to patients and staff.
  • Perform tasks autonomously, making informed decisions while consulting senior ormedical staff as needed.

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.

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 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

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Experience of using Abbott Alinity CI

Skills

Essential

  • Good practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
  • Good interpretive skills at bench level
  • Able to prioritise work according to demand and urgency
  • Ability to work both individually and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Customer Service experience

Experience

Essential

  • A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
  • Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a large busy laboratory

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

24 August 2026

Last checked

26 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

NWL
North West London Pathology

NHS organisation

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