Senior Biomedical Scientist

We are seeking an efficient, flexible, and motivated Band 7 Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry) interested in automated solutions/track systems to join the Blood Sciences laboratory team at Charing Cross Hospital. The laboratory at Charing Cross is a Hub lab for North West London pathology where all of the GP work in the area and referral tests from spoke sites are processed.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused service for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and work collaboratively across the North West London Pathology network. As a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of a team of Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners. You will ensure the delivery of an effective, efficient, and high-quality laboratory service, supporting excellent patient care and appropriate resource management.

Clinical Biochemistry and Serology operate as a single workforce; therefore, the post holder will work closely with Serology senior staff and the service manager, and will be expected to address operational issues in their absence. The laboratory holds IBMS training approval for both Registration and Specialist Portfolios in Blood Sciences. Experience in training staff for IBMS registration and possession of a specialist qualification in Clinical Biochemistry are highly desirable.

Main duties of the job

• Manage designated sections of diagnostic and support services, ensuring effective organisation, staffing, and workflow
• Ensure all procedures, protocols, and quality standards are followed at all times
• Supervise, direct, and support staff within allocated sections
• Provide teaching, training, and professional development for staff, including those undertaking IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry and current diagnostic laboratory practices
• Contribute to service continuity across other sections when required, particularly in the absence of senior staff

The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art analytical platforms, including Abbott Alinity CI Chemistry and Immuno-Chemistry analysers, Tosoh G11 and OsmoPro. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and Band 7 staff participate in core, late, and weekend day shift rotas.

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.

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.

Person Specification

• Education / Qualifications

• HCPC Registration
• MSc, or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or any of the IBMS higher qualifications
• Post specialist HCPC registration in relevant discipline
• Practical experience at band 6 or equivalent

• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement and innovative practice

• Ability to develop and write policies and procedures (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures), relating to specialty section
• Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
• Able to supervise more junior staff in a professional and competent manner
• Experience of Audit assessment

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.