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
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Serology team within Blood Sciences at Charing Cross Hospital.
We are seeking a self motivated and suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist with strong post registration experience, along with an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Virology or equivalent demonstrable specialist knowledge and experience.
Although we are recruiting for a Band 6 Specialist BMS in Viral Serology, if a suitable Band 6 candidate is not appointed, the post may be offered under Annex U, with progression to Band 6 on successful completion of the relevant IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
As both biochemistry and serology assays are performed on same platforms, the successful candidate will be expected to rotate through biochemistry section upon completion of appropriate training and competency.
The laboratory is covered for 24 hours seven days a week and the successful candidate would be expected to participate in the late/weekend shifts and contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients in the Trust hospitals. Staff are also expected to work across our six hospital sites when required.
This post has specific requirement for evening shift cover up to 10pm, Monday to Friday and 8 pm on Saturday.
Main duties of the job
* Collaborate effectively within the department to deliver a professional clinical laboratoryservice.
* Perform core scientific and interpretive work in line with the qualifications of a Registered Healthcare Scientist.
* Participate in appropriate training courses and continuous professional development (CPD) programmes.
* Supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders as needed.
* Provide specialist clinical technical services, including involvement in research and audit activities.
* Delivery of comprehensive diagnostic services while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
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 2026, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
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.
Person specification
Education
* Biomedical Science degree or equivalent which is acceptable by the IBMS /HPC for registration
* HCPC Registration and clear understanding of Code of Conduct and Professional Standards of the HCPC
* IBMS Specialist Diploma or demonstrate the equivalent depth and breadth of knowledge in the relevant discipline evidenced by competency documents or equivalent
* Actively involved in Continuing Professional Development
Skills
* Good practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
* Good interpretive skills at bench level
* Able to provide judgment on a range of complex problems
* Able to prioritise work according to demand and urgency
* Customer Service experience
Experience
* A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
* Use of Pathology computer systems
* Previous experience in a large busy laboratory
Right to work
If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK
Infection control
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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