Job summary
This stimulating role offers a high degree of autonomy, ideal for a motivated Biomedical Scientist who excels in independent, unsupervised work. Youll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services, participating in shift patterns and on-call rotas to support the continuous operation of the laboratory. Your responsibilities will include the precise receipt, detailed analysis, and accurate reporting of clinical specimens for pathological investigation. With a strong focus on scientific integrity and diagnostic excellence, your work will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of results that directly impact patient care and clinical decision-making.
Main duties of the job
The role involves effectively organizing and prioritizing work to ensure tasks are completed on time and meet established quality standards. It requires maintaining safe working practices in accordance with standard operating procedures, while actively contributing to both internal and external quality assurance efforts. The Biomedical Scientist will be responsible for validating and authorising reports in line with local policies, exercising professional judgment when necessary. Accurate documentation, including electronic records, must be maintained in compliance with Trust standards. The role also includes promoting awareness and adherence to Trust policies and procedures among colleagues. Identifying and reporting both clinical and non-clinical risks is essential, with appropriate actions taken in accordance with the Trusts risk management policy. Additionally, the position demands autonomous responsibility for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure consistent and reliable performance.
About us
North West London Pathology (NWLP)is a multi-award-winning partnership between three leading NHS Trusts:Imperial College Healthcare,Chelsea and Westminster, andThe Hillingdon Hospitals. Hosted by Imperial but jointly owned, NWLP represents a truly collaborative approach to modern pathology.
Thanks to major investment and innovation, NWLP has become one of thelargest and most advanced diagnostic service providers in the UK. Recognised by NHS England as one of only two Thriving pathology networks nationwide, we are proud to lead the way in integrated NHS pathology.
Operating ahub-and-spoke modelacrossseven hospital sites, we deliver over65 million tests annually, supporting more than280 GP practicesand serving a population of overtwo millionacross North West London.
Our mission is to deliverexceptional diagnostic accuracy and clinical support, empowering healthcare professionals to provide the highest standard of patient care through fast, reliable, and innovative laboratory services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Biomedical Scientist at NWLP, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, timely, and accurate diagnostic services. This role requires a high degree of autonomy and professionalism, with responsibilities spanning from specimen analysis to equipment maintenance. You will work independently and as part of a team, contributing to shift work and on-call services as required.
The Biomedical Scientist will be responsible for organising and prioritising their workload to ensure timely completion of tasks while maintaining high standards of quality. They will carry out the receipt, analysis, and reporting of clinical specimens with precision and reliability, and will validate and authorise laboratory reports in accordance with local policies, using professional judgment where appropriate. The role requires adherence to safe working practices and standard operating procedures, with active participation in both internal and external quality assurance schemes.
The post holder will ensure that all documentation, including electronic records, complies with Trust and regulatory standards. They will promote awareness and adherence to Trust policies and procedures among colleagues, and will identify and report clinical and non-clinical risks, taking appropriate action in line with the Trusts risk management policy. A key aspect of the role involves the independent maintenance, calibration, and safe operation of complex laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and optimal performance.
In addition, the Biomedical Scientist will support the delivery of high-quality, responsive services that meet regulatory and accreditation standards, particularly those set by UKAS. They will maintain meticulous records and actively contribute to laboratory accreditation and quality improvement initiatives. The individual will also engage in continuous professional development, documenting progress in line with HCPC requirements, and will provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff as directed by their line manager, fostering a culture of learning and excellence within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Biomedical Scientist at NWLP, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, timely, and accurate diagnostic services. This role requires a high degree of autonomy and professionalism, with responsibilities spanning from specimen analysis to equipment maintenance. You will work independently and as part of a team, contributing to shift work and on-call services as required.
The Biomedical Scientist will be responsible for organising and prioritising their workload to ensure timely completion of tasks while maintaining high standards of quality. They will carry out the receipt, analysis, and reporting of clinical specimens with precision and reliability, and will validate and authorise laboratory reports in accordance with local policies, using professional judgment where appropriate. The role requires adherence to safe working practices and standard operating procedures, with active participation in both internal and external quality assurance schemes.
The post holder will ensure that all documentation, including electronic records, complies with Trust and regulatory standards. They will promote awareness and adherence to Trust policies and procedures among colleagues, and will identify and report clinical and non-clinical risks, taking appropriate action in line with the Trusts risk management policy. A key aspect of the role involves the independent maintenance, calibration, and safe operation of complex laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and optimal performance.
In addition, the Biomedical Scientist will support the delivery of high-quality, responsive services that meet regulatory and accreditation standards, particularly those set by UKAS. They will maintain meticulous records and actively contribute to laboratory accreditation and quality improvement initiatives. The individual will also engage in continuous professional development, documenting progress in line with HCPC requirements, and will provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff as directed by their line manager, fostering a culture of learning and excellence within the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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/Abilities
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.
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office or similar
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
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
Qualifications
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/Abilities
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.
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office or similar
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
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.
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 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
