Senior Biomedical Scientist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Microbiology Scientist for its team in Charing Cross Hospital. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in routine microbiology, possess relevant professional qualifications, and demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery. Responsibilities include managing lab operations, collaborating with staff, and upholding rigorous quality standards.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff wellbeing programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with relevant degree or equivalent qualifications.
• 5 years of experience in routine Microbiology sections.
• Demonstrated management skills or relevant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of a laboratory section ensuring efficient service.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver quality laboratory services.
• Develop and train staff for upholding high standards.

Skills

Practical analytical skills

Commitment to service improvement

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

HCPC Registration

MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma

Relevant professional qualifications to degree level

2 years practical experience at band 6 or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiasticcandidate to join our team in the Department of Microbiology at Charing Cross Hospital.

You must be HCPC registered and possess relevant professional qualifications to degree level or equivalent and either an MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in a relevant discipline and at least 5 years of demonstrable experience within all routine sections in Microbiology.

Possession of any specialist skills or knowledge will be an advantage.

You must have excellent technical, interpersonal and IT skills and exhibit a commitment to the development of your specialist discipline.

You must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and/or as part of a team.

Please include in your supporting statement all contributions made to service improvement, your vision and direction for the future and qualities that you will bring as an additional member to the first line management team.

We are looking for individuals who are dynamic and who are committed to being part of a team that delivers a quality service to our patients and who have a shared vision for the future of our laboratory and who share and promote the Trust's values in their day to day performance

Main duties of the job

• Manage daily operations of a laboratory section under the Laboratory Manager'sguidance, 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, while fostering a culture of quality compliance with accrediting and regulatory standards

About us

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 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.

Details Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-NWLP-305

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Education Essential

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

Desirable

• Management qualification or relevant experience

Skills Essential

• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement and innovative practice

Experience Essential

• Ability to develop and write policies and procedures (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures), relating to specialty section
• Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
• Evidence of a good understanding of the use and interpretation of quality control

Desirable

• Experience of Audit assessment

Person Specification Education Essential

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

Desirable

• Management qualification or relevant experience

Skills Essential

• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement and innovative practice

Experience Essential

• Ability to develop and write policies and procedures (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures), relating to specialty section
• Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
• Evidence of a good understanding of the use and interpretation of quality control

Desirable

• Experience of Audit assessment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

North West London Pathology

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

North West London Pathology

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)