Job summary
Applications are invited for a band 8a Clinical Biochemist to join our large team of Clinical Scientists within Blood Sciences at North West London Pathology (NWLP).
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 25 million tests per year. Our services are delivered at six hospital sites across North West London.
The Clinical Biochemistry Service, one of the largest in the UK, provides core services in automated laboratories on each site with specialist services centralised at Charing Cross Hospital. Specialist services, including a number of SAS centres, comprise Endocrinology, Trace Elements, Tumour Markers, Molecular Urology, Metabolic Biochemistry, Special Proteins and the DEQAS vitamin D EQA programme; all have strong Clinical Scientist leadership.
The successful applicant should be state registered and actively working towards FRCPath part 1 (if not already obtained) with post registration experience in all areas of routine biochemistry. We are an accredited training centre for both the HSST and STP and have a good track record with collegues sitting all stages of the RCPath exams.
Main duties of the job
Our 8a clinical scientists typically spend one day each week as Duty Biochemist and divide their remaining time between two or more of our specialist services where they will receive full training, develop their expertise and contribute to service development. Our wide range of specialist services provides opportunities to both build on prior experience and develop in new areas.
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 2024, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 8 January 2024
- Monday 5 February 2024
- Monday 4 March 2024
- Monday 8 April 2024
- Monday 13 May 2024
- Monday 3 June 2024
- Monday 1 July 2024
- Monday 5 August 2024
- Monday 2 Sept 2024
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
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
- 1st or 2nd Class Hons Science degree or equivalent.
- Completed suitable scientific training (e.g. Grade A training/STP)
- MSc in relevant discipline.
- HCPC Registration
- Part I FRCPath or equivalent
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good practical skills and technical competence
- Self motivated; ability to organize own study and laboratory work.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work with high level of autonomy.
- Flexible, reliable, self-motivated.
Desirable
- Use of laboratory computing systems.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate laboratory experience in clinical biochemistry
Desirable
- Experience in audit, developmental and project work.
- Research publications in a relevant field
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- 1st or 2nd Class Hons Science degree or equivalent.
- Completed suitable scientific training (e.g. Grade A training/STP)
- MSc in relevant discipline.
- HCPC Registration
- Part I FRCPath or equivalent
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good practical skills and technical competence
- Self motivated; ability to organize own study and laboratory work.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work with high level of autonomy.
- Flexible, reliable, self-motivated.
Desirable
- Use of laboratory computing systems.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate laboratory experience in clinical biochemistry
Desirable
- Experience in audit, developmental and project work.
- Research publications in a relevant field
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.
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).
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.
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).
