Senior Biomedical Scientist (Night Shift Supervisor) - Biochemistry

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health laboratory is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Night Shift Supervisor) to ensure high standards of service and scientific integrity in Blood Sciences. Key responsibilities include supervising staff during night shifts and supporting operations across multiple disciplines.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Annual performance related salary review

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick Pay Entitlement

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years HCPC registration required.
• Experience in a routine diagnostic laboratory.
• Experience of supervising staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in out-of-hours operation of Blood Sciences.
• Manage QMG processes and train staff.
• Communicate results and inquiries with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to communicate in English

Education

MSc in a relevant subject

Current registration with HCPC

Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist (Night Shift Supervisor) - Biochemistry

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Job Summary

We have a vacancy for a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Night Shift Supervisor) role in our Blood Sciences department at the Halo, 1 Mabledon Place, Central London.

Job Summary

We have a vacancy for a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Night Shift Supervisor) role in our Blood Sciences department at the Halo, 1 Mabledon Place, Central London.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to supervise and participate in the out-of-hours rota to support the needs of the 24/7 service covering the disciplines of Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology and Virology. The ideal candidate will supervise the biomedical scientists and support staff to ensure the highest level of professional, service and technical standards in the departments are maintained. Duties will also include managing QMG processes and training.

Successful candidate must have an MSc.

About Us

At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:

Training and development opportunities supporting professional development

Annual performance related salary review

As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.

Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms

Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians

Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter

Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover

Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness -six months qualifying period

Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing

Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket

Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts

Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service

Competitive annual leave allowance-28 days

Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week

Details

Date posted

14 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £75,726 DOE Inc. HCA and night duty enhancement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0111-25-0038

Job locations

Health Services Laboratory

1 Mabledon Place

London

WC1H 9AX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To supervise and participate in the out-of-hours operation of various areas in Automated Blood Sciences as directed by the Night Shift Manager, working in collaboration with the senior scientific staff in providing an efficient and effective service within the resources available and to ensure the maintenance of scientific standards of HSL. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of techniques and testing in the following sections: Routine Haematology and Coagulation, Biochemistry, Immunology, Virology and associated areas. The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial hours as required.

• To supervise various grades of scientific and support staff 2. To ensure staffing levels are optimised for the requirements of the department. In conjunction with the section heads to maintain staff rosters to cover the operating hours of the department. 3. To participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update. 4. To participate in multidisciplinary and flexible working as required. 5. To assist in the recruitment, interview and selection of relevant staff. 6. To communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals within the hospital and in the community, providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct, recognising own boundaries. 7. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary. 8. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types. 9. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department. 10. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department. 11. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. 12. To interpret laboratory results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory policies and procedures for authorising results, adding approved predefined clinically relevant comments, referring results for an expert opinion and clinical interpretation. 13. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within HSL departmental policy. 14. To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and advise the head of service, senior scientific colleagues on the need for new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment. 15. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by CPA/UKAS and to participate in the regular review of all the procedures performed in the laboratory including the establishment and monitoring of effective internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance schemes.
• To provide leadership, motivation and support staff within the department. 17. To handle, use and dispose of blood, urine, faeces other body tissue and hazardous chemicals in a safe manner 18. To carry out advanced equipment and method troubleshooting, advise Night Shift Manager and/or Head of Departments of situations requiring further action, work with Service Engineers on fault resolution. 19. To act as the link between Night Service Manager and night shift staffs. 20. To liaise with appropriate Heads of Department (UCLH/TDL) in order to ensure that the highest levels of service are maintained. 21. To be fully familiar with the laboratory IT system, pre/post and automated analytical equipment, and its appropriate utilisation in the provision of the service.
  
  

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To supervise and participate in the out-of-hours operation of various areas in Automated Blood Sciences as directed by the Night Shift Manager, working in collaboration with the senior scientific staff in providing an efficient and effective service within the resources available and to ensure the maintenance of scientific standards of HSL. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of techniques and testing in the following sections: Routine Haematology and Coagulation, Biochemistry, Immunology, Virology and associated areas. The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial hours as required.

• To supervise various grades of scientific and support staff 2. To ensure staffing levels are optimised for the requirements of the department. In conjunction with the section heads to maintain staff rosters to cover the operating hours of the department. 3. To participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update. 4. To participate in multidisciplinary and flexible working as required. 5. To assist in the recruitment, interview and selection of relevant staff. 6. To communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals within the hospital and in the community, providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct, recognising own boundaries. 7. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary. 8. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types. 9. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department. 10. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department. 11. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. 12. To interpret laboratory results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory policies and procedures for authorising results, adding approved predefined clinically relevant comments, referring results for an expert opinion and clinical interpretation. 13. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within HSL departmental policy. 14. To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and advise the head of service, senior scientific colleagues on the need for new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment. 15. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by CPA/UKAS and to participate in the regular review of all the procedures performed in the laboratory including the establishment and monitoring of effective internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance schemes.
• To provide leadership, motivation and support staff within the department. 17. To handle, use and dispose of blood, urine, faeces other body tissue and hazardous chemicals in a safe manner 18. To carry out advanced equipment and method troubleshooting, advise Night Shift Manager and/or Head of Departments of situations requiring further action, work with Service Engineers on fault resolution. 19. To act as the link between Night Service Manager and night shift staffs. 20. To liaise with appropriate Heads of Department (UCLH/TDL) in order to ensure that the highest levels of service are maintained. 21. To be fully familiar with the laboratory IT system, pre/post and automated analytical equipment, and its appropriate utilisation in the provision of the service.
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with State Registration
• requirement.
• MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
• Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline
  
  

Essential

Skills and Abilities

• Good organisational skills.
• To work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very
• important.
• To work in a team.
• Basic Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• To work on own initiative
• To communicate efficiently in English
• Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
• Experience of utilising statistical analysis software.
• To be able to write and review SOPs
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Working in a routine diagnostic laboratory
• Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System proficiency in relevant techniques
• Minimum 3 years HCPC registration
• Experience of using a Laboratory Information System
• Experience of supervising staff
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Working in a routine diagnostic laboratory
• Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System proficiency in relevant techniques
• Minimum 3 years HCPC registration
• Experience of using a Laboratory Information System
• Experience of supervising staff
  
  

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

Health Services Laboratories

Address

Health Services Laboratory

1 Mabledon Place

London

WC1H 9AX

Employer's website

https://www.hslpathology.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Health Services Laboratories

Address

Health Services Laboratory

1 Mabledon Place

London

WC1H 9AX

Employer's website

https://www.hslpathology.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Strategic Management Services

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