Job summary
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is a partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust. The partnership represents a new model for delivering Pathology testing in a modern, efficient operation that manages over 25 million tests per year. Our services are delivered at six hospital sites across North West London.
Main duties of the job
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within the Electron Microscopy (EM) laboratory, which would be ideally suited to a motivated and enthusiastic individual with an eye for detail and an appetite to develop their skills.
The EM team is a small, friendly and tight-knit group based at Charing Cross Hospital dedicated to providing a highly expert diagnostic service predominantly for the West London Renal and Transplant Service. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated and passionate individual to join our busy EM Team. If you enjoy working as part of a small team, have proven ability to multi-task, are a self-starter and a supportive team-player this is a rare and fantastic opportunity for you.
We are taking a flexible approach with recruitment into this niche field; experience in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is advantageous. However, we would be willing to consider applications from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a histology background who have a desire to up-skill. For individuals who do not have HCPC registration, a commitment to gain HCPC registration within agreed timescales and the successful applicant will be supported through this process. For HCPC a registered Scientist, a commitment to complete a Specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology within an appropriate timeframe would be required.
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 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- 4 September 2023
- 2 October 2023
- 5 November 2023
- 4 December 2023
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline or demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in Histology and/or Transmission Electron Microscopy
Desirable
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Timely accurate working
- Methodical
- Well organised
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Quick to learn and comprehend
- Able to work as team member
- Accepts responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Prepared to work with biological materials and hazardous chemicals (with appropriate PPE being provided)
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Histology and/or Transmission Electron Microscopy
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Use of Pathology computer systems
- Previous experience in diagnostic pathology laboratory
Desirable
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline or demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in Histology and/or Transmission Electron Microscopy
Desirable
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Timely accurate working
- Methodical
- Well organised
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Quick to learn and comprehend
- Able to work as team member
- Accepts responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Prepared to work with biological materials and hazardous chemicals (with appropriate PPE being provided)
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Histology and/or Transmission Electron Microscopy
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Use of Pathology computer systems
- Previous experience in diagnostic pathology laboratory
Desirable
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
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.
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).
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.
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).
