Biomedical Scientist NIGHT WORKER

Wonderful opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic band 6 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Blood Sciences Night team at Charing Cross Hospital working in Clinical Biochemistry and Serology Department.

The laboratory is covered 24 hours every day and the successful candidate would be expected to participate in the night worker rota which contributes to the continuity and quality of care for patients in the Trust hospitals. Staffs’ are expected to travel across our six hospital sites when required.

Applications are sought from self-motivating individuals who are currently registered with the HCPC. Ideal candidate should have minimum 2 years post registration experience in Clinical Biochemistry. Previous experience in a multi-discipline environment and automated instruments or Abbott Alinity would be an advantage.

Applicants must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories. We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP. We look forward to hearing from you.

• 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 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 12 May 2025
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sugirtha Jeyakumar Job title: Clinical Biochemistry Lead Email address: Sugirtha.Jeyakumar2@Nhs.Net Telephone number: 0203 311 7062