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 We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated Team at the Hammersmith Hospital site as the Andrology Laboratory Manager. In this role, you would encounter a wide range of interesting cases on a day-to-day basis and have an opportunity to practice cutting edge analytical techniques in the provision of this Andrology service to improve the patient experience for men with infertility while overseeing day- to day operational management of the staff. The successful applicant would demonstrate awareness and compliance with HFEA guidelines and have the responsibility for the team in delivering a diagnostic service which achieves the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, while maintaining UKAS accreditation. The successful candidate would be required to have a recognised management qualification or suitable proven and relevant experience of managing laboratory sections or department while possessing excellent interpersonal skills. A postgraduate degree or equivalent in biomedical science and HCPC registration with a firm scientific knowledge base and practical skill in biomedical sciences are essential requirements. are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential within NWLP. Please do contact us if you wish to discuss any terms and conditions in relation to the role; We look forward to hearing from you. Advert To be responsible for the daily management of a laboratory department and its staff within the Pathology Directorate and deliver an autonomous clinical technical service for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Delegated responsibility to inform and implement strategic developments within their team. Delegated management of resources and service delivery, which is closely monitored. Manage the maintenance of robust systems of clinical governance in place for all teams in their area. Manage delegated elements of staffing budgets and hold signatory status on behalf of their line manager. They will represent Pathology and the Trust for issues relating to their particular areas of responsibility, which will involve working with outside agencies. 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 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. 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.