Biomedical Scientist Multidisciplinary - Cleveland Clinic, London

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join their dynamic team. This role involves processing pathology specimens across Haematology, Biochemistry, and Transfusion, with opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will possess an accredited BSc and HCPC registration. Flexible shift patterns are available, and the position comes with numerous staff benefits, including annual salary reviews and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Annual salary review

Cash healthcare plan

Sick Pay Entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Competitive annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in pathology relevant to the role.
• Proficiency in relevant laboratory techniques.
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Process pathology specimens across Haematology, Biochemistry, and Transfusion.
• Carry out laboratory bench work adhering to standard operating procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary working as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science

Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Biomedical Scientist Multidisciplinary - Cleveland Clinic, London

Join a team where your Biomedical Scientist skills aren't just another line on a CV; they're the heart of what we do.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join TDL Pathology, the largest independent provider of clinical laboratory services in the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic BMS to join our diverse and friendly team based at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital.

Prime Location & World-Class Facilities

Situated just minutes from Victoria station, our lab is surrounded by iconic London landmarks, vibrant nightlife, and excellent dining and shopping options. Our laboratory operates a 24-hour service with a multidisciplinary scope, ideal for specialists with experience across various disciplines. Blood Transfusion experience is essential, with regular rotations to keep your work varied and engaging.

Flexible Shift Patterns

This role primarily covers night, weekend, and late shifts, working 37.5 hours per week. A suitable shift pattern will be considered once you have completed full training and competency.

Main duties of the job

Work at the Cutting Edge of Healthcare

Based within Cleveland Clinic London, the UK's first American private hospital, our laboratory benefits from continuous growth and innovation. The hospital features 29 ITU beds, 8 full theatres, Cath Labs, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, and day case rooms serving both inpatients and outpatients.

What You'll Be Doing Every Day

You will play a vital role in processing all pathology specimens across Haematology, Biochemistry, and Transfusion, working closely with Biomedical Scientist and Medical Laboratory Assistant colleagues to ensure smooth workflow. Your attention to detail will ensure tests are performed accurately, safely, and promptly, with specialised and urgent samples handled with the highest priority.

Grow Your Skills and Make an Impact

This role offers plenty of opportunities to develop skills in quality control, assurance, health, and safety, with access to extensive internal and external training programmes. As part of the TDL regional labs network, you will collaborate on troubleshooting, training, peer auditing, and company-wide projects, contributing your expertise and growing professionally.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills, and experience required.

We are proud of and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.

About us

At TDL, we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:

Training and development opportunities supporting professional development

Annual salary review — No banding restrictions. As a private company, we are not restricted by salary bandings and can negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.

Discounted gym membership — We have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms.

Cash healthcare plan — Cashback on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians.

Sick Pay Entitlement — 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter.

Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover

Life Assurance — Providing salary continuation for long-term illness (six months qualifying period).

Employee Assistance Programme — Supporting staff wellbeing.

Season Ticket Loan Scheme — Interest-free loan for the cost of an annual travel ticket.

Perkbox — Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts.

Company Pension Scheme — Company and staff contributions, which increase with service.

Competitive annual leave allowance — 28 days.

Job responsibilities

To help in the smooth and efficient running of a section within the Pathology Department to ensure safe, rapid, timely, and accurate reporting of results. Investigation and analysis of samples by techniques and testing that include Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry, and Blood Transfusion. The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department, including core and unsocial hours as required.

Main Duties: To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:

1. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.

2. Multidisciplinary working as required.

3. Techniques and testing that include Haematology and morphology, Coagulation, Biochemistry, and Immunoassays, and Blood Transfusion (grouping, antibody investigations, and compatible unit and product issue).

4. Communicate patient results and answer enquiries from healthcare professionals, providing information regarding investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.

5. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.

6. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.

7. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.

8. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.

9. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on the pathology computer system.

10. Check reports for further action by clinical staff.

11. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.

12. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if backup stocks are low.

13. Assist in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.

14. Solve complex problems within the work area, advising clinicians and senior staff of any clinical and managerial issues.

Training and Education:

1. Multidisciplinary training as required.

2. Maintain personal development and attend departmental meetings.

3. Maintain registration with HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of competence to practice.

4. Keep abreast of developments in the discipline.

5. Develop junior colleagues by assisting in training and completing competencies for MLA and BMS staff.

Person Specification

Experience

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in pathology relevant to the role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, proficient in techniques appropriate to the discipline.

Personal Qualities

• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Well presented, adhering to dress codes.
• Professional and customer-focused attitude.
• Calm under pressure.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Helpful, friendly, and polite.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Committed to quality objectives.
• Commercially aware.

Skills and Abilities

• Good organizational skills.
• Work accurately, neatly, and efficiently.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork skills.
• Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Work independently.
• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written.
• Use laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty.
• Experience working within a laboratory Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Accredited BSc (Hons).
• Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme, e.g., IBMS.

Depending on experience, salary up to £50,000 including HCA.