Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated Haematology & Blood Transfusion team at the Hammersmith Hospital site.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for this band 6 Specialist BMS role in the Haematology &Transfusion Lab within the Hammersmith Hospital site of NWLP.

In this role, you would encounter a wide range of interesting cases on a daily basis; you would be part of the BMS team running the routine section in Haematology with exciting blood film morphology for a wide range of conditions.

In our Blood Transfusion Department, you would be fully engaged with special requirement crossmatching to support our busy Clinical Haematology Unit. In Special Coagulation centralised on this site, you would have a unique advantage of carrying out very specialist analyses in the field of haemostasis.

The laboratory also operates a 24-hour-seven- day -a-week service and therefore full participation on the roster is required for all contractual Weekend and Late evening shifts.

It is an essential requirement that applicants are HCPC state registered with a significant post registration experience in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory. The successful candidate should also demonstrate excellent communication & organisational skills with a keen desire to learn in addition to possessing a sound knowledge of Haematology and Transfusion to meet the demands and requirements highlighted.

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 RegisteredHealthcare Scientist.
• Participate in appropriate training courses and continuous professional development (CPD)programs.
• Supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders as needed.
• Provide specialist clinical technical services, including involvement in research and auditactivities.
• Delivery of comprehensive diagnostic services while maintaining high standards of safetyand quality.

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 2025/26, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

Monday 3 November 2025Monday 1 December 2025Monday 5 January 2026Monday 2 February 2026Monday 2 March 2026Monday 13 April 2026Monday 11 May 2026Monday 1 June 2026Monday 6 July 2026Monday 3 August 2026Monday 7 September 2026Monday 5 October 2026Monday 2 November 2026Monday 7 December 2026

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

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

• 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Customer Service experience

Experience

Essential

• A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a large busy laboratory

Person Specification
Education

Essential

• 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Customer Service experience

Experience

Essential

• A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a large busy laboratory

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

North West London Pathology
Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

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