Job summary
As a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist the post holder will be responsible for a team of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants, to deliver a medical laboratory service which achieves the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust.
They are responsible for sections of the diagnostic work and support services, ensuring proper organisation and functioning of the sections and their staff, directing those staff within the sections , and ensuring correct procedures and protocols are carried out.
In the absence of other senior staff, responsibilities may be extended to other sections. They are also responsible for the teaching and development of staff currently in their section; to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality; to maintain an up to date knowledge of the Chelsea and Westminster Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory and current working practices within the diagnostic lab.
A minimum of 4 years post registration experience in a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory is required. A Quality Management qualification will be an advantage but is not essential.
Main duties of the job
- The day-to-day management of a section within the laboratory under the direction of a Laboratory Manager.
- Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
- To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills.
- To possess the skills required to provide the necessary training and supervision of staff within the section.
- To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services to patients that may include research and audit.
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 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.
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
- HCPC Registration.
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline or
- Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in insert discipline
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
- Timely accurate working. Methodical
- Well organised. Precise.
- Numerate. Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Use of Pathology computer systems
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registration.
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline or
- Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in insert discipline
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
- Timely accurate working. Methodical
- Well organised. Precise.
- Numerate. Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Use of Pathology computer systems
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large busy pathology 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.
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).
