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.
* Manage daily operations of a laboratory section under the Laboratory Manager’s guidance, ensuring efficient service delivery.
* Collaborate with team members to provide a professional clinical laboratory service and support departmental objectives.
* Develop professional expertise and specialist skills, while training and supervising staff to uphold high standards.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vijay Ramanaidoo Job title: Lead Biomedical Scientist/Lab Manager Email address: Vijay.ramanaidoo@nhs.net Telephone number: 02033133696 #J-18808-Ljbffr