Senior Biomedical Scientist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health organization in London is seeking a part-time Advanced Specialist BMS for its Chemistry Lab. Responsibilities include managing daily lab operations and providing training to staff. The ideal candidate will have an MSc or equivalent qualification, HCPC registration, and practical experience in clinical chemistry. This role offers flexible working and various staff benefits.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff wellbeing programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years practical experience at band 6 or equivalent post specialist HCPC registration.
• Ability to develop and write policies and procedures related to specialty section.
• Evidence of experience in quality management systems and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of a laboratory section under the Laboratory Manager's guidance.
• Collaborate with team members to provide a professional clinical laboratory service.
• Coordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services.

Skills

Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work

Commitment to service improvement and innovative practice

Education

HCPC Registration

MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for a part time (15- hour/ 0.4 Whole- Time Equivalent) band 7 Advanced Specialist BMS position in the Chemistry Lab within the Hammersmith Hospital site of NWLP.

In this role, you would constitute part of the two Whole Time Equivalent band 7 Senior staff primarily responsible for running the Chemistry Lab including the oversight of the operation of the Abbott Alinity Ci analysers and reporting directly to the Site Lead.

You would be responsible for the day-to-day management of a section within the laboratory under the direction of the Site Lead including the provision of the necessary training and supervision of staff within the Chemistry Laboratory to ensure correct procedures and protocols are carried out. The lab is also privileged to provide a specialised Intra- operative Parathyroid monitoring service in Theatres.

The laboratory also operates a 24-hour-seven- day -a-week service and therefore participation on Lates & weekend roster is required.

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

For more information, pleasetelephone 020 3313 4774 for any queries or to arrange an informal visit.NWLP website http://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/

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 andsupport departmental objectives.
• Develop professional expertise and specialist skills, while training and supervising staffto uphold high standards.
• Coordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services, including research andaudits, while fostering a culture of quality compliance with accrediting and regulatorystandards.

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 2024/25, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

• 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.

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

• 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

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

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

Experience

• 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
• 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.