Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced healthcare scientist to apply for the role of Training and Development Manager for North West London Pathology on a 12-month fixed term or secondment basis.
This is a key role to lead on our training strategy to support the skills required across our Pathology workforce. You will be working to develop existing staff as well as healthcare science graduates and people from non-scientific backgrounds to produce additional scientific and support workforce for our hospital pathology laboratories.
The post holder will apply initiative, innovation and drive to scope the workforce training needs of NWLP and deliver against NWLP's People strategy. You will work closely with our Network Practice Educator and with other education and workforce professionals in other health organisations to share good practice and to strengthen opportunities for development and networking.
You will work closely with the laboratory managers and training leads, to undertake a pathology wide workforce planning exercise and training needs analysis for the non-medical workforce of NWLP. Ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive vision for the continued development of education and workforce arrangements for NWLP, with robust governance surrounding education and learning for our workforce.
You should have a master's level or equivalent education, experience in biomedical sciences or related care science discipline and current HCPC registration.
Main duties of the job
- Provide strategic leadership for education and workforce development across NWLP, working closely with Directors of Operations and People.
- Ensure robust governance, policy compliance, and quality assurance for education, learning, and workforce planning.
- Lead pathology-wide workforce planning, training needs analysis, and future workforce model development for the non-medical workforce.Coordinate and deliver high-quality education and training with divisions, training leads, and external partners, fostering a strong learning culture.
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 2026, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
Monday 2 March 2026
Monday 13 April 2026
Monday 11 May 2026
Monday 1 June 2026
Monday 6 July 2026
Monday 3 August 2026
Monday 7 September 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 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/ qualifications
Essential
- Master's Level or equivalent in relevant field
- Biomedical Sciences or related care science discipline and current HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of educational and workforce development in a healthcare Pathology setting
- Experience of managing and delivering complex projects across organisational boundaries to plan and within budget.
- Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist area
- Expert knowledge of workforce development in healthcare to include workforce development approaches education development and commissioning.
- An understanding of current health and care policy and system.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Interpretation and production of complex and reports to support delivery of the Workforce aspects of the Pathology Network Programme.
- Ability to work with people at all levels and effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically in order to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Master's Level or equivalent in relevant field
- Biomedical Sciences or related care science discipline and current HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of educational and workforce development in a healthcare Pathology setting
- Experience of managing and delivering complex projects across organisational boundaries to plan and within budget.
- Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist area
- Expert knowledge of workforce development in healthcare to include workforce development approaches education development and commissioning.
- An understanding of current health and care policy and system.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Interpretation and production of complex and reports to support delivery of the Workforce aspects of the Pathology Network Programme.
- Ability to work with people at all levels and effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically in order to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
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).
