Specialist Biomedical Scientist Night Worker

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a motivated band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join its Blood Sciences team. The candidate must be HCPC registered with experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. Responsibilities include delivering clinical laboratory services, supervising staff, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Additional benefits include a salary of £46,419 to £55,046 plus a £4,000 recruitment premium. The position requires participation in shifts, including nights and weekends, ensuring continuity and quality of care.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and experienced in Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory work.
• Demonstrable morphology skills required.
• Completion of the Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice and/or IBMS Specialist Diploma is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively to deliver a professional clinical laboratory service.
• Perform core scientific and interpretive work in line with qualifications.
• Supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders as needed.

Skills

Good practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work

Good interpretive skills at bench level

Ability to provide judgment on a range of complex problems

Ability to prioritise work according to demand and urgency

Education

Biomedical Science degree or equivalent acceptable by the IBMS/HCPC

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent knowledge

Actively involved in Continuing Professional Development

Tools

Pathology computer systems

Job description

Job Summary

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.

The successful candidate will be expected to rotate through laboratory sections and appropriate training will be given. The laboratory is covered for 24 hours every day, and you would be expected to participate in the shifts including late and night shifts which contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients in the Trust hospitals.

Applications are sought from self‑motivating individuals who are currently registered with the HCPC and 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. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills are also required.

Please note for this role – we will be giving an extra £4,000 on top of your salary payable in six terms monthly periods as part of our recruitment and retention premium (subject to conditions being met).

Main Duties

• 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.

Start Dates

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.

Details

Date posted: 04 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year pa inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290‑NWLP‑361

Job location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, SW10 9NH

Person Specification

Education (Essential)

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

Skills (Essential)

• 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

Experience (Essential)

• A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable

• Customer Service experience
• 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.

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. 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.

Employer Details

North West London Pathology

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, SW10 9NH

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/