Job summary
North West London Pathology have an exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has extensive experience working in Special Haematology and managing staff, to oversee the management and operation of the Special haematology service. The service is centralised at St Mary's Hospital, and this role will be the service lead and subject matter expert for this specialism.
NWLP covers the most complex trusts in the UK serving a large and diverse population. NWLP provides academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
The successful candidate will be working closely with the Blood Sciences Site Manager and the clinical lead for the red cell service. The red cell clinic at Hammersmith Hospital is world famous for investigations of haemolytic anaemias and receives referral patients from all over the country. The Lead Scientist will work closely with the antenatal councilors from our five sites that provide maternity services, as well as the Antenatal & Newborn Screening Commissioners from NHS.
The department process over 45,000 haemoglobin electrophoresis samples per year. In addition, there are over 1,000 adult registered sickle cell patients from London North West and St Mary's has 150 registered paediatric sickle cell patients. The department runs a 24/7 service for haemoglobin S levels which all registered staff on site are trained to process.
Main duties of the job
- As the post holder, you will be responsible for dealing with highly complex cases and reporting to the divisional management team issues that affect the service.
- Ensure antenatal teams are informed of any abnormal results on a daily basis.
- Prepare the red cell laboratory meeting for interesting cases with the consultants and other personnel, both internal and external.
- Complete the annual audits for NHS, and participate in the Blood Sciences Duty Manager roster, being available for telephone advice or personal assistance when problems outside normal working hours affect any of our Blood Sciences services.
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 2025/26, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
Monday 3 November 2025Monday 1 December 2025Monday 5 January 2026Monday 2 February 2026Monday 2 March 2026Monday 13 April 2026Monday 11 May 2026Monday 1 June 2026Monday 6 July 2026Monday 3 August 2026Monday 7 September 2026Monday 5 October 2026Monday 2 November 2026Monday 7 December 2026
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 or FIBMS
- Evidence of management training or proven relevant experience at a supervisory level.
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
Skills
Essential
- Technical competence and ability to supervise staff in any section of the laboratory.
- Knowledge of current trends in Pathology provision.
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Commitemnt to proactive management.
Desirable
- Ability to learn from experience
- Ability to carry out development projects.
- Leadership skills
- Ability to develop personal IT skills as required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of training Biomedical Scientists.
- Extended high level of knowledge of all aspects of specialist area.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience in using and managing a LIMS.
- Experience of project supervision
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registration, MSc or FIBMS
- Evidence of management training or proven relevant experience at a supervisory level.
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
Skills
Essential
- Technical competence and ability to supervise staff in any section of the laboratory.
- Knowledge of current trends in Pathology provision.
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Commitemnt to proactive management.
Desirable
- Ability to learn from experience
- Ability to carry out development projects.
- Leadership skills
- Ability to develop personal IT skills as required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of training Biomedical Scientists.
- Extended high level of knowledge of all aspects of specialist area.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience in using and managing a LIMS.
- Experience of project supervision
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).
