Specialist Biomedical Scientist

North West London Pathology; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a motivated Biomedical Scientist to join their Blood Sciences team. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and be experienced in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. Responsibilities include delivering diagnostic services and supervising staff. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and post-registration experience in a laboratory.
• Completion of Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science or IBMS Diploma is essential.
• Ability to provide judgment on complex problems and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional clinical laboratory service.
• Perform core scientific and interpretive work.
• Supervise staff and provide specialist clinical technical services.

Skills

Good practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work

Good interpretive skills at bench level

Customer Service experience

Education

Biomedical Science degree or equivalent acceptable by IBMS/HPC

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pathology computer systems

Job description

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 Westminister 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.

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.

We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP. Applicants must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories.

Main duties of the job

• 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) programmes.
• 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.

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 2025/26, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

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.

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

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent which is acceptable by the IBMS/HPC for registration
• HCPC and clear understanding of Code of Conduct and Professional Standards of the HCPC
• IBMS Specialist Diploma or demonstrate the equivalent depth and breadth of knowledge in the relevant discipline evidenced by competency documents or equivalent
• Actively involved in Continuing Professional Development

Skills

• Good practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Good interpretive skills at bench level
• Able to provide judgment on a range of complex problems
• Able to prioritise work according to demand and urgency.
• Customer Service experience

Experience

• A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Use of Pathology computer systems
• Previous experience in a large busy laboratory

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.