Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for this band 6 Specialist BMS role in the Haematology &Transfusion Lab within the Hammersmith Hospital site of NWLP.
In this role, you would encounter a wide range of interesting cases on a daily basis; you would be part of the BMS team running the routine section in Haematology with exciting blood film morphology for a wide range of conditions.
In our Blood Transfusion Department, you would be fully engaged with special requirement crossmatching to support our busy Clinical Haematology Unit. In Special Coagulation centralised on this site, you would have a unique advantage of carrying out very specialist analyses in the field of haemostasis.
The laboratory also operates a 24-hour-seven- day -a-week service and therefore full participation on the roster is required for all contractual Weekend and Late evening shifts.It is an essential requirement that applicants are HCPC state registered with a significant post registration experience in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory.
The successful candidate should also demonstrate excellent communication & organisational skills with a keen desire to learn in addition to possessing a sound knowledge of Haematology and Transfusion 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.
Main duties of the job
- Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
- Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Healthcare Scientist.
- Develop and improve your professional expertise.
- More experienced Healthcare Scientists will be expected to supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders when necessary.
- Provides specialist clinical technical 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 2025, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- 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
- 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HPC) for Registration
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline
- or 24 months proven experience post Registration in the relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Use of Pathology computer systems
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large busy laboratory
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.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HPC) for Registration
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline
- or 24 months proven experience post Registration in the relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Use of Pathology computer systems
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large busy laboratory
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.
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).
