Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology

North-West-London-Pathology; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Staff wellbeing programmes

Job summary

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Haematology, primarily based at Charing Cross Hospital. The role suits experienced Band 6 scientists stepping up, or Band 7 professionals seeking broader experience in a digital laboratory environment.

You will hold HCPC registration and bring substantial post-registration Haematology and morphology experience. Strong communication, teamwork and IT skills are essential to deliver high-quality services and support

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• MSc, or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or IBMS higher qualifications.
• 2 years practical experience at band 6 or equivalent post-registration in the relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of a laboratory section under the Laboratory Manager’s guidance.
• Collaborate with team to provide a professional clinical laboratory service and support departmental objectives.
• Develop professional expertise and supervise staff to uphold high standards.
• Coordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services including audits and research, ensuring quality compliance with standards.

Skills

Haematology knowledge

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Education

HCPC Registration

MSc or IBMS Higher Diploma

2 years post-registration experience

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology

Band 7

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

NWLP is based on a ‘hub and spoke’ structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.

The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.

Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.

Job overview

Unlock your potential in Haematology with a pivotal role at Charing Cross Hospital. We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic team, an excellent opportunity for experienced Band 6 scientists ready to step up, or Band 7 professionals looking to broaden their experience in a progressive environment.

We are looking for someone who brings more than technical expertise, someone motivated to make a meaningful impact on patient care and thrive in an increasingly digital laboratory landscape. You will hold HCPC registration and have substantial post-registration experience in Haematology and morphology. Strong technical capability, combined with excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills, will enable you to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality laboratory services, ensuring the best possible support for clinical teams and patient care. You will be actively involved in maintaining and developing quality management systems, supporting compliance with UKAS accreditation standards, and driving service excellence.

The role is primarily based at Charing Cross Hospital; however, where there is an operational need and as a further development opportunity, you may be required to work at and support service delivery, training, and quality aspects within one of the other Haematology Laboratories across NWLP.

You do not need to apply if you have submitted an application within the past 6 months.

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 regulatorystandards.

Working for our organisation

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 2026, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 7 December 2026

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Detailed job description and main 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 / Qualifications

• 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
• Able to supervise more junior staff in a professional and competent manner
• Experience of Audit assessment

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Infection control

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within NWLP such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly throughout the recruitment process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.