Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for two experienced and dedicated senior clinical scientists to join the senior management team at the North West London Pathology SIHMDS based at Hammersmith Hospital.
The laboratory serves a population of circa 3 million with an extensive repertoire of genomic tests needed for haematological malignancy diagnosis and monitoring and is the National Reference Laboratory for Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia with specialist expertise in this field.
These are senior leadership positions with day to day responsibility for assisting in leading the integrated SIHMDS with a particular focus on the molecular diagnostic service. In depth experience of working as a senior scientist within the field of haematological malignancies is essential. The successful candidates will join an extremely hard working, highly talented, motivated and friendly team. Good communication, team working and management skills are essential. As a partner laboratory, the post-holders will play a significant role in SIHMDS interactions with the North London Genomic Laboratory Hub
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be required to take responsibility for delivering a high quality laboratory diagnostic service for a range of specialised molecular investigations including result evaluation, interpretation and reporting of haematological malignancies in a clinical setting. They will be expected to contribute to quality management activities, including compliance with laboratory accreditation standards, service improvement, teaching and training.
Both post holders will be supported to develop their knowledge and skills as they progress within SIHMDS. The successful candidates will provide leadership support across all of the areas within the SIHMDS service, working closely with clinical colleagues and other departments including Histopathology which is based at the Charing Cross hub.
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 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)
- MSc in relevant discipline.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Skills
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.
Desirable
- Use of laboratory computing systems.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate laboratory experience in SIHMDS and Molecular
Desirable
- Experience in audit, developmental and project work.
- Research publications in a relevant field
- Postgraduate laboratory experience in Cytogenetics
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 1st or 2nd Class Hons Science degree or equivalent.
- Completed suitable scientific training (e.g. Grade A training)
- MSc in relevant discipline.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Skills
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.
Desirable
- Use of laboratory computing systems.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate laboratory experience in SIHMDS and Molecular
Desirable
- Experience in audit, developmental and project work.
- Research publications in a relevant field
- Postgraduate laboratory experience in Cytogenetics
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).
