North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. NWLP is based on a ‘hub and spoke’ structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group. The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology. Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring. Job overview As an associate practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting the Biomedical scientists on daily tasks, maintaining equipment's and will be contributing to the smooth delivery of service at a high standard. Advert Achieve proficiency in designated diagnostic areas, providing comprehensive laboratory services to patients and staff. Develop technical skills to address problems in the analytical process, highlighting urgent and clinically important results. Work under supervision across various laboratory sections, ensuring timely completion of tasks to satisfactory standards, while adhering to standard operating procedures and maintaining safe working practices. Assist in upholding internal and external quality assurance, and participate in research, development, and audit projects as directed. Maintain accurate documentation in line with Trust standards, including electronic records, while demonstrating compliance with Trust policies and promoting adherence among colleagues. Identify and report clinical risks to ensure appropriate action in accordance with the Trust’s risk management policy. Working for our organisation 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 2025 Monday 1 December 2025 Monday 5 January 2026 Monday 2 February 2026 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. Detailed job description and main 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. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within NWLP such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location. Please ensure you check your emails regularly throughout the recruitment process.