North West London Pathology

Senior Biomedical Scientist

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Job summary

To be an efficient and flexible member of the insert laboratory name laboratory team providing a quality service to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

As a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist the post holder will be responsible for a team of Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners, to deliver a medical laboratory service which achieves the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust. They are responsible for sections of the diagnostic work and support services, ensuring proper organisation and functioning of the sections and their staff, directing those staff within the section(s), and ensuring correct procedures and protocols are carried out. In the absence of other senior staff, responsibilities may be extended to other sections. They are also responsible for the teaching and development of staff currently in their section; to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality; to maintain an up to date knowledge of the Chelsea and Westminster Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratory and current working practices within the diagnostic lab.

A minimum of 4 years post registration experience in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory is required. Completion of the Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice is essential. A Quality Management qualification will be an advantage but is not essential.

Main duties of the job

The day-to-day management of a section within the laboratory under the direction of the Blood Sciences Site Manager.

Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.

To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills.

To possess the skills required to provide the necessary training and supervision of staff within the section.

To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services to patients that may include research and audit.

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 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

  • Monday 6 November 2023
  • Monday 4 December 2023
  • Monday 8 January 2024
  • Monday 5 February 2024
  • Monday 4 March 2024
  • Monday 8 April 2024
  • Monday 13 May 2024
  • Monday 3 June 2024
  • Monday 1 July 2024
  • Monday 5 August 2024
  • Monday 2 Sept 2024
  • Monday 7 October 2024
  • Monday 4 November 2024
  • Monday 2 December 2024

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

Details

Date posted

06 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-NWLP-122

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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

  • HCPC Registration
  • MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline or Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in insert discipline

Desirable

  • Management training

Skills

Essential

  • Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work. Timely accurate working. Methodica
  • Numerate. Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
  • Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
  • Prepared to work with biological materials

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline or Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in insert discipline

Desirable

  • Management training

Skills

Essential

  • Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work. Timely accurate working. Methodica
  • Numerate. Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
  • Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
  • Prepared to work with biological materials

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a large busy pathology 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 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 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.

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 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North West London Pathology

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West London Pathology

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Blood Sciences Site Manager

Dunstan Vincent

dunstan.vincent@nhs.net

02033158094

Details

Date posted

06 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-NWLP-122

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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