Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for this band 4 AP role in the Blood Sciences Lab within the Hammersmith Hospital site of NWLP.
In this role, you would be required to carry out tasks in all the Blood Sciences disciplines including the front loading/ maintaining the Automated (floor standing) analysers in Blood sciences.
The laboratory also operates a 24-hour-seven- day -a-week service and it is an essential requirement of full participation on all Late shifts and contractual weekend/ unsocial shifts.
It is an essential requirement that applicants are able to carry out pre- analytical processes of booking in a wide variety of pathological specimens and therefore experience in this area is important. The successful candidate should also demonstrate excellent communication &organisational skills with a keen desire to learn to meet the demands and requirements highlighted.
We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.We look forward to hearing from you.
For more information, please telephone 020 3313 2113 for any queries or to arrange an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
- To process a range of pathological specimen under the supervision of biomedical scientistsfor screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely andappropriate analytical data.
- To be capable of working under a reduced level of supervision when necessary.
- To work flexible hours as determined by the needs of the service.
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 2025, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- 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 / Qualifications
Essential
- A Levels qualified, including science subject or NVQ 4 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part 2) or Foundation degree
- Proven equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Able to provide and receive complex information and to provide advice and training to other members of the team
- Ability to communicate with service users and other members of staff and professionals relevant to Laboratory services
- Ability to follow and adhere to SOP and local policies whilst working within ISO15189 standards or equivalent, fulfilling the quality requirements of UKAS
- Prepared to work with biological materials
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Displays and maintains a high level of IT skills & keyboard accuracy
Desirable
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- A Levels qualified, including science subject or NVQ 4 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part 2) or Foundation degree
- Proven equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Able to provide and receive complex information and to provide advice and training to other members of the team
- Ability to communicate with service users and other members of staff and professionals relevant to Laboratory services
- Ability to follow and adhere to SOP and local policies whilst working within ISO15189 standards or equivalent, fulfilling the quality requirements of UKAS
- Prepared to work with biological materials
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Displays and maintains a high level of IT skills & keyboard accuracy
Desirable
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
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).
