Advance Dissection Biomedical Scientist

North West London Pathology; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North West London Pathology seeks an experienced Biomedical Scientist for its Cellular Pathology team at Charing Cross Hospital. This role involves managing laboratory tasks, providing specialized services, and contributing to training programs. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and relevant advanced qualifications, along with a commitment to quality in patient care.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Staff wellbeing programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• MSc, FIBMS, or equivalent with extensive relevant experience post-registration.
• Management training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialist clinical technical services in a laboratory.
• Manage the dissection area and specimen reception sections.
• Train and supervise staff as required.

Skills

Advanced practical analytical skills

Timely accurate working

Competence in PC software

Reliable and trustworthy

Education

HCPC Registration

MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline

Tools

Pathology computer systems

Job description

Job summary

Calling all experienced Biomedical Scientists! Are you yearning for a career progression, filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!

We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

You will be part of an experienced and supportive histology team working within a state-of-the-art laboratory. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to progressing their career in cellular pathology and looking to benefit the care and quality of patient cases processed in the department.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

As such they would be expected to, as part of a team, undertake the day to day management of the dissection area and specimen reception sections within the laboratory and develop and improve their professional expertise and specialist skills. They would liaise with consultant staff and actively participate in the training programmes required for the advanced dissection role and frozen section dissection on the spoke sites.

Main duties of the job

• Provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples
• To undertake the day to day management of the dissection are and specimen reception sections within the laboratory
• To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills
• To provide the necessary training and supervision to staff within the section and visiting staff as required (medical, scientific and other staff)
• To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services to patients that may include research and audit
• To develop the service implementing new ideas to ensure that the roles change according to the changing clinical and research needs under the guidance of medical staff and the management team
• To actively participate in the training programmes required for the advanced dissection role.

About us

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 2025, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

• Monday 2 June 2025
• Monday 7 July 2025
• Monday 4 August 2025
• Monday 1 September 2025
• Monday 6 October 2025
• Monday 3 November 2025
• Monday 1 December 2025

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Job description

Job 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.

Job description
Job 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

• HCPC Registration
• MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in relevant discipline

Desirable

• Management training
• IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection

Skills

Essential

• Advanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
• Timely accurate working.
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Reliable and trustworthy

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
• Use of Pathology computer systems
• Evidence and experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Evidence and experience of quality control, assurance and governance

Desirable

• Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory

Person Specification
Education

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in relevant discipline

Desirable

• Management training
• IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection

Skills

Essential

• Advanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
• Timely accurate working.
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Reliable and trustworthy

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
• Use of Pathology computer systems
• Evidence and experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Evidence and experience of quality control, assurance and governance

Desirable

• Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

North West London Pathology
Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

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