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
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