Job summary
Join a team where your Biomedical Scientist skills arent just another line on a CV theyre the heart of what we do.
Your Next Career Move
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join TDL Pathology, the largest independent provider of clinical laboratory services in the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic BMSto join our diverse and friendly team based in the Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
Prime Location & World Class Facilities
Situated just minutes from Victoria station, our lab is surrounded by iconic London landmarks, vibrant nightlife and excellent dining and shopping options. Our laboratory operates a 24-hour service with a multi-disciplinary scope, perfect for specialist with experience across various disciplines. Blood Transfusion is experience essential, with regular rotations to keep your work varied and engaging.
Flexible Shift Patterns
This role primarily covers night, weekend, and late shifts, working 37.5 hours per week. A suitable shift pattern will be considered once you have completed full training and competency.
Main duties of the job
Work at the Cutting Edge of Healthcare
Based within Cleveland Clinic London, the UKs first American private hospital, our laboratory benefits from continuous growth and innovation. The hospital features 29 ITU beds, 8 full theatres, Cath Labs, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, and day case rooms serving both inpatients and outpatients.
What Youll Be Doing Every Day
You will play a vital role in processing all pathology specimens across Haematology, Biochemistry and Transfusion, working closely with Biomedical Scientist and Medical Laboratory Assistant colleagues to ensure smooth workflow. Your attention to detail will ensure tests are performed accurately, safely, and promptly, with specialised and urgent samples handled with the highest priority.
Grow Your Skills and Make an Impact
This role offers plenty of opportunities to develop skills in quality control, assurance, health, and safety, with access to extensive internal and external training programmes. As part of the TDL regional labs network, you will collaborate on troubleshooting, training, peer auditing and company-wide projects, contributing your expertise and growing professionally.
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
We are proud of and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.
About us
At TDL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
Annual salary reviewNo banding restrictions As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.
Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service
Competitive annual leave allowance28 days
Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week
Job description
Job responsibilities
To help in the smooth and efficient running of a section within the Pathology Department to ensure safe,
rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of
techniques and testing that include: Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and Blood Transfusion.
The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial
hours as required.
Main Duties:
To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
1. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating
procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
2. Multidisciplinary working as required.
3. Techniques and testing that include Haematology and morphology, Coagulation, Biochemistry
and Immunoassays, and Blood Transfusion (grouping, antibody investigations and compatible
unit and product issue).
4. Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing
information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within
departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
5. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate
tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
6. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
7. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
8. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate
quality control procedures.
9. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.
10. Check reports for further action by clinical staff.
11. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
12. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if
back-up stocks are low.
13. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
14. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of
any clinical and managerial issues
Training and Education:
1. Multidisciplinary Training as required
2. To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required.
3. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of
competence to practice.
4. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
5. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the training of MLA and BMS staff, and to undertake,
complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To help in the smooth and efficient running of a section within the Pathology Department to ensure safe,
rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results. Investigation and analysis of samples by the application of
techniques and testing that include: Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and Blood Transfusion.
The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial
hours as required.
Main Duties:
To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
1. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating
procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
2. Multidisciplinary working as required.
3. Techniques and testing that include Haematology and morphology, Coagulation, Biochemistry
and Immunoassays, and Blood Transfusion (grouping, antibody investigations and compatible
unit and product issue).
4. Communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing
information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within
departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
5. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate
tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
6. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.
7. Operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.
8. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate
quality control procedures.
9. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.
10. Check reports for further action by clinical staff.
11. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
12. Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if
back-up stocks are low.
13. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
14. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and senior staff of
any clinical and managerial issues
Training and Education:
1. Multidisciplinary Training as required
2. To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required.
3. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of
competence to practice.
4. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline.
5. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the training of MLA and BMS staff, and to undertake,
complete, and sign off all competencies associated with these grades.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
- Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in
- techniques appropriate to the discipline
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Well presented and will abide by dress codes
- Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused attitude
- Calm under pressure
- Punctual and reliable
- Helpful, friendly and polite
- Flexible and adaptable
- Committed to the corporate quality objectives
- Commercially aware
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
- Attention to detail is very important.
- Work as part of a team.
- Keyboard skills and familiarity with
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Work on own initiative
- Communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English - both verbally and in writing.
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Accredited BSc (hons)
- Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
- Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in
- techniques appropriate to the discipline
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Well presented and will abide by dress codes
- Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused attitude
- Calm under pressure
- Punctual and reliable
- Helpful, friendly and polite
- Flexible and adaptable
- Committed to the corporate quality objectives
- Commercially aware
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
- Attention to detail is very important.
- Work as part of a team.
- Keyboard skills and familiarity with
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Work on own initiative
- Communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English - both verbally and in writing.
- Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
- Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Accredited BSc (hons)
- Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS
Additional information
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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