Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

We are seeking for two enthusiastic, self-motivated band7 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Senior Biomedical Scientist team leader with proven extensive post HCPC experience in viro-serology and an IBMS specialist portfolio in virology or equivalent demonstrable knowledge/ experience to join our friendly and dedicated serology service team within Blood Sciences Multidisciplinary Laboratory (MDAL) at Charing Cross Hospital, North West London Pathology.

This is a fantastic opportunity for current or aspiring Band 7 candidates who are looking to enrich their experience in a new environment.Applicants should be highly competent in serology result validation and will have responsibility for delivering a high-quality routine laboratory diagnostic service managing the technical team & ensuring smooth running of the laboratory.

Good knowledge of health & safety processes, automation, communication, team working, and supervisory skills are essential to guide and manage the junior technical staff.You will also play a crucial role in managing our department's quality systems and maintaining UKAS accreditation.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to train the next generation of scientists, passing on your knowledge and passion for your discipline.

Main duties of the job

Good knowledge of health & safety processes, automation, communication, team working, and supervisory skills are essential to guide and manage the junior technical staff.

You will also play a crucial role in managing our department's quality systems and maintaining UKAS accreditation.As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to train the next generation of scientists, passing on your knowledge and passion for your discipline.

As both biochemistry and serology assays are performed on same platforms, the successful candidate will be expected to work with biochemistry team in harmonisation. The laboratory is covered for 24 hours seven days a week and the successful candidate would be expected to participate in the late/weekend shifts and contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients in the Trust hospitals. Staff are also expected to work across our six hospital sites when required.

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

In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining and developing the high-quality services our laboratory provides, ensuring our clinical users receive the best service possible.

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 2024/25, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

• Monday 4 November 2024
• Monday 2 December 2024
• Monday 6 January 2025
• Monday 3 February 2025
• Monday 3 March 2025
• Monday 7 April 2025
• Monday 12 May 2025
• Monday 2 June 2025
• Monday 7 July 2025
• Monday 4 August 2025
• Monday 1 September 2025
• Monday 6 October 2025
• Monday 3 November 2025
• Monday 1 December 2025

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.