Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in London is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Blood Sciences team. You will work with advanced analysers and be responsible for delivering professional clinical laboratory services. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC and have relevant experience in a laboratory setting. An attractive benefits package is available, including career development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff wellbeing programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory.
• Demonstrable morphology skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a clinical laboratory environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Competent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively within the department to deliver a professional clinical laboratory service.
• Perform core scientific work as a Registered Healthcare Scientist.
• Participate in training courses and continuous professional development.
• Supervise unqualified staff as needed.
• Deliver diagnostic services while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Registered with HCPC

Molecular morphology skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Competent IT skills

Education

Completion of Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice

IBMS Specialist Diploma

MSc in relevant subject

Tools

Abbott Alinity HQ Haematology analysers

Stago StarMax2 Haemostasis analysers

Alifax ESR Technology

BioRad IH1000 Blood Grouping analyser

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic band 6 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Blood Sciences team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. NWLP operates as a hub and spoke model for the provision of pathology services, with Chelsea and Westminster operating as one of the spoke sites.

You will be working with new, state-of-the-art analysers including Abbott Alinity HQ Haematology analysers, Stago StarMax2 Haemostasis analysers, Alifax ESR Technology, and BioRad IH1000 Blood Grouping analyser.

Qualifications

Applications are sought from self-motivating individuals who are currently registered with the HCPC. You will possess post registration experience in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory with demonstrable morphology skills. Completion of the Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice and/or the IBMS Specialist Diploma will be essential. An MSc in a relevant subject will be desirable but not essential. You should also demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills in addition to possessing competent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively within the department to deliver a professional clinical laboratory service.
• Perform core scientific and interpretive work in line with the qualifications of a Registered Healthcare Scientist.
• Participate in appropriate training courses and continuous professional development (CPD) programs.
• Supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders as needed.
• Provide specialist clinical technical services, including involvement in research and audit activities.
• Delivery of comprehensive diagnostic services while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Benefits

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.

Start Dates 2025/26

Monday 3 November 2025

Monday 1 December 2025

Monday 5 January 2026

Monday 2 February 2026

Monday 2 March 2026

Monday 13 April 2026

Monday 11 May 2026

Monday 1 June 2026

Monday 6 July 2026

Monday 3 August 2026

Monday 7 September 2026

Monday 5 October 2026

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.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dunstan Vincent
Job title: Blood Sciences Site Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 02033158094