Job summaryWe are seeking to recruit a permanent Band 6 BMS to join the Immunology team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that offers continual growth and the chance to expand your knowledge, skills, and experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in all stages of the laboratory process.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, hard-working individual able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work.
You will also engage in professional development activities, such as participating in CPD to maintain HCPC registration, attending training courses, and contributing to the training of other staff and healthcare professionals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and innovative environment. This post is based in the Immunology laboratory at St Georges.
Main duties of the job Provides specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department. Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist. . To assist in training and supervising staff and deputising for the Advanced Biomedical Scientist when necessary.
About usSouth West London Pathology (SWLP) is an NHS partnership providing a highly dependable, clinically assured and cost effective diagnostic pathology service. SWLP is a pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London and beyond.
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
DetailsDate posted09 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary
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47,951 to 56,863 a year
pa pr incl HCAS (inner)
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number200-STG-713129-8312762-DKJob locationsSt Georges University HospitalBlackshaw roadLondonSW17 0QTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities1. To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff. 2. To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation. 3. To ensure that test procedures are carried out according to SOPs, assess that other junior staff are competent and participate in their regular review and update.4. To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols5. To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.6. To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.7. To take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.8. Ensure documentation is maintained to UKAS standards9. Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy10. Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills.11. Participated in an annual appraisal process where objectives will be agreed, performance monitored and personal development needs discussed.12. Conduct audits as required.13. To work within the SWLP Quality Management Systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities1. To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff. 2. To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation. 3. To ensure that test procedures are carried out according to SOPs, assess that other junior staff are competent and participate in their regular review and update.4. To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols5. To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.6. To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.7. To take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.8. Ensure documentation is maintained to UKAS standards9. Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy10. Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills.11. Participated in an annual appraisal process where objectives will be agreed, performance monitored and personal development needs discussed.12. Conduct audits as required.13. To work within the SWLP Quality Management Systems. Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
EssentialAble to follow written methodologies or protocolsAbility to plan and prioritise allocated workExcellent communication and presentation skillsUse of enhanced pathology computer systems and associated middlewareEvidence of preparation of laboratory processes and proceduresExcellent working knowledge of all aspects of Immunology techniquesEvidence of continuing professional developmentKnowledge of health & safety legislation legislation, policies and proceduresKnowledge of quality management systemsExperience of training staffExcellent pipetting skillsGood understanding of IQCExperience of using manual techniques in a clinical Immunology settingIBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology or equivalent experienceDesirableExperience of clinical governance issues
Qualifications and Training
EssentialHCPC registrationA minimum of 2 years experience at a band 5Membership of a professional bodyDesirableEvidence of post graduate study
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
EssentialAble to follow written methodologies or protocolsAbility to plan and prioritise allocated workExcellent communication and presentation skillsUse of enhanced pathology computer systems and associated middlewareEvidence of preparation of laboratory processes and proceduresExcellent working knowledge of all aspects of Immunology techniquesEvidence of continuing professional developmentKnowledge of health & safety legislation legislation, policies and proceduresKnowledge of quality management systemsExperience of training staffExcellent pipetting skillsGood understanding of IQCExperience of using manual techniques in a clinical Immunology settingIBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology or equivalent experienceDesirableExperience of clinical governance issues
Qualifications and Training
EssentialHCPC registrationA minimum of 2 years experience at a band 5Membership of a professional bodyDesirableEvidence of post graduate studyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Georges University HospitalBlackshaw roadLondonSW17 0QTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Georges University HospitalBlackshaw roadLondonSW17 0QTUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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