Senior Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

Applications are invited for a HCPC Registered Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) to join our Automated Endocrinology Lab within the Clinical Biochemistry Specialist Services department at North West London Pathology. Applicants should have the Specialist Portfolio or a relevant MSc and significant Specialist Biochemistry experience.

The successful applicant would also be required to take on additional responsibilities in Quality, Training, IT, or Health and Safety.

Applications from candidates close to achieving the Specialist Portfolio or MSc may also be considered. The post holder will primarily work at Charing Cross Hospital in the Automated Endocrinology section but may also work in other specialist sections as needed.

The Clinical Biochemistry Service is one of the largest in the UK, with over 150 staff and an annual workload exceeding 15 million tests. Specialist services are mainly centralized at Charing Cross Hospital. Normal working hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will manage and supervise work in the Specialist Endocrinology section and undertake additional responsibilities in Quality, Training, IT, or Health and Safety. Experience with analytical techniques such as Abbott Alinity, Siemens Immulite, Diasorin XL, and Roche E411, as well as result authorization, is preferred.

About us

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programs, awards, and recognition schemes. Additional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, and onsite leisure memberships.

NWLP Induction

The induction runs on the first Monday of each month (excluding bank holidays) and includes laboratory training. All new staff must attend during their first week. Start dates for 2024/25 are listed below and can be booked after pre-employment checks:

• Monday 2 Sept 2024
• Monday 7 October 2024
• Monday 4 November 2024
• Monday 2 December 2024
• Monday 6 January 2025
• Monday 3 February 2025
• Monday 3 March 2025
• Monday 7 April 2025
• 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 should consider these dates when planning their end of service with current employers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification details qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert for both overviews.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• MSc, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or higher IBMS qualifications
• At least 2 years practical experience at Band 6 or equivalent post-registration in relevant discipline

Desirable

• Management qualification or relevant experience

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Practical analytical skills in diagnostic laboratory work
• Commitment to service improvement and innovative practice

Experience

• Ability to develop/write policies and procedures (e.g., SOPs) for the specialty section
• Experience with quality management systems, audits, and document control
• Experience in a large, busy pathology lab
• Understanding of quality control use and interpretation
• Supervisory experience with junior staff

Desirable

• Experience with audit assessment

Additional considerations

This post requires DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applicants needing sponsorship should refer to the relevant guidelines. UK registration is mandatory.