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Job Summary
Applications are invited for a HCPC Registered Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) to join our Clinical Biochemistry Specialist Services department at North West London Pathology. Applicants should have the Higher Specialist Portfolio or a relevant MSc and significant Specialist Chemistry experience, particularly in the areas of Proteins and/or Radioimmunoassays and ELISA immunoassays.
Job Summary
Applications are invited for a HCPC Registered Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) to join our Clinical Biochemistry Specialist Services department at North West London Pathology. Applicants should have the Higher Specialist Portfolio or a relevant MSc and significant Specialist Chemistry experience, particularly in the areas of Proteins and/or Radioimmunoassays and ELISA immunoassays.
The successful applicant would also be required to take on some additional responsibilities in Quality, Training, IT or Health and Safety.Applications from candidates who are very close to achieving Higher Specialist Portfolio or MSc may also be considered. The post holder will be expected to work at Charing Cross Hospital primarily in one of the Specialist sections such as Proteins, Tumour markers or Bone Markers but may be asked to work in one of the other specialist section based on the needs of the service.
The Clinical Biochemistry Service is one of the largest in the UK, has more than 150 staff with an annual workload in excess of 15 million tests. Specialist services are centralised mainly at Charing Cross Hospital. Normal working hours for the department are 9.00 to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
* Manage daily operations of a laboratory section under the Laboratory Manager'sguidance, ensuring efficient service delivery.
* Collaborate with team members to provide a professional clinical laboratory service andsupport departmental objectives.
* Develop professional expertise and specialist skills, while training and supervising staffto uphold high standards.
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 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.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-NWLP-324
Job locations
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
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 IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or any of the IBMS higher qualifications
* 2 years practical experience at band 6 or equivalent, post specialist HCPC registration in relevant discipline
Desirable
* Management qualification or relevant experience
Skills
Essential
* Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
* Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement and innovative practice
Experience
Essential
* Ability to develop and write policies and procedures (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures), relating to specialty section
* Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
* Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
* Able to supervise more junior staff in a professional and competent manner
Desirable
* Experience of Audit assessment
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* Ability to develop and write policies and procedures (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures), relating to specialty section
* Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
* Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
* Able to supervise more junior staff in a professional and competent manner
Desirable
* Experience of Audit assessment
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North West London Pathology
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
Employer's website
https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West London Pathology
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
Employer's website
https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Science
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