Biomedical Scientist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a self-motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join their Blood Sciences laboratory. The role requires a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in Clinical Biochemistry or Serology, with opportunities for career development and flexibility in working hours. You will work closely with clinical scientists, maintain safety standards, and contribute to a supportive team environment. Benefits include staff wellbeing programs and induction training for new staff.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff awards and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary laboratory setting is highly desirable.
• Able to demonstrate significant laboratory experience if less than 2 years qualified.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality service in the Blood Sciences laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory safety and good laboratory practice.
• Work with biomedical and clinical scientists in a Blood Sciences service.

Skills

HCPC registration

Laboratory experience

Clinical Biochemistry

Serology

Automated platforms (Abbott Alinity)

Education

Biomedical Science degree

Job description

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a keen desire to learn and develop professionally. The ideal candidate is HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with minimum 2 years post registration experience in Clinical Biochemistry or Serology.

Successful candidate will be trained on both Clinical Biochemistry and Serology departments. We will also consider applicants with less than 2 years post registration experience but are able to demonstrate significant laboratory experience and can be employed as Band 5.

Once the specialist portfolio in either Clinical Biochemistry or Serology is completed, there will be automatic promotion to Band 6. Previous experience in a multi-disciplinary laboratory setting and/or with automated platforms (especially Abbott Alinity) is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking and supportive pathology network. Join us at NWLP—where innovation meets dedication.

Apply now. We look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

• To be an efficient flexible member of the Blood Sciences laboratory providing a high quality service to Imperial College Healthcare Trust.
• To maintain the required levels of laboratory safety and good laboratory practice, as specified in local and national guidelines.
• To work with biomedical scientists and clinical scientists in the provision of a comprehensive and effective Blood Sciences service for the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as directed by the Head of the Department.
• To participate in the efficient handling, processing and analysis of samples in the laboratory, under supervision.
• To maintain effective records of all activities and procedures, and to contribute towards the maintenance of the laboratory's quality system.
• To check, keep clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
• To carry out supervised laboratory procedures in all sections of the laboratory, as directed by the Head of the Unit and senior scientific staff.
• To undergo appropriate teaching and training as directed and as necessary in order to maintain HPC registration and to maintain suitable records of all training activities undertaken.

Benefits

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 2025/26, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

• Monday 3 November 2025
• Monday 1 December 2025
• Monday 5 January 2026
• Monday 2 February 2026
• Monday 2 March 2026
• Monday 13 April 2026
• Monday 11 May 2026
• Monday 1 June 2026
• Monday 6 July 2026
• Monday 3 August 2026
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sugirtha Jeyakumar Job title: Clinical Biochemistry Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02033117062