Senior Biomedical Scientist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is offering a part-time Band 7 Advanced Specialist BMS position in the Chemistry Laboratory. This role involves managing daily lab operations, staff training, and upholding quality standards in a busy pathology environment. Essential qualifications include an MSc or equivalent, HCPC registration, and relevant lab experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered.
• 2 years of practical experience at band 6 or equivalent.
• Experience in a large busy pathology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of a laboratory section.
• Collaborate with team members to provide professional service.
• Develop expertise while training and supervising staff.

Skills

Practical analytical skills in diagnostic laboratory work

Commitment to service improvement

Experience with quality management systems

Education

MSc, IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma

HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

Part-time (15- hours/0.4 Whole-Time Equivalent) Band 7 Advanced Specialist BMS position in the Chemistry Laboratory at Hammersmith Hospital, North West London Pathology (NWLP).

The role is part of the two Whole Time Equivalent Band 7 Senior staff responsible for running the Chemistry Lab, including oversight of the Abbott Alinity Ci analysers, and reporting to the Site Lead. The post involves day-to-day management of a laboratory section, training and supervision of staff, ensuring adherence to procedures and protocols. The laboratory provides a specialised intra-operative parathyroid monitoring service in theatres and operates a 24/7 service, requiring participation in late and weekend rosters.

You will need a relevant professional qualification to degree level or equivalent, an MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in a relevant discipline and HCPC registration. Post-HCPC registration experience in Clinical Chemistry and excellent technical, interpersonal and IT skills are required.

For more information, please telephone [phone] or visit the NWLP website.

Main duties

• Manage daily operations of a laboratory section under the Laboratory Manager's guidance, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Collaborate with team members to provide a professional clinical laboratory service and support departmental objectives.
• Develop professional expertise and specialist skills while training and supervising staff to uphold high standards.
• Coordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services, including research and audits, and foster a culture of quality compliance with accrediting and regulatory standards.

About us and benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition schemes, cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, and onsite leisure facility memberships.

Induction and start dates

The NWLP 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 include:

• Monday 6 October 2025
• Monday 3 November 2025
• Monday 1 December 2025

Candidates should consider these start dates when agreeing an end date with their current employer.

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference: 290-NWLP-334

Job location: Hammersmith Hospital, London, W12 0HS

Job responsibilities and person specification

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and the person specification outlines qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view the job description attachment for overviews.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Management qualification or relevant experience

Skills and experience

Essential

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

Experience

• Ability to develop and write policies and procedures (e.g., SOPs) relating to the specialty section
• Experience with quality management systems, audits and document control
• Experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
• Understanding of quality control use and interpretation

Desirable

• Experience of audit assessment

Disclosure and sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires Disclosure to the DBS. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registrations and criminal records checks guidance are included in the job materials.

Employer details

Employer: North West London Pathology

Address: Hammersmith Hospital, London, W12 0HS

Website: https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/