Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-NWLP-287
- Employer
- North West London Pathology
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Charing Cross Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 Inclusive PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
Band 7
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
NWLP is based on a ‘hub and spoke’ structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.
The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.
Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced HCPC Registered Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist lead a team in the Infection & Immunity Laboratory on the Charing Cross Hospital site.
The laboratory is a combined Immunology and Virology laboratory and this role offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped environment with a high level of automation. In this role, you'll be instrumental in maintaining and developing the high-quality services our laboratory provides, ensuring our clinical users receive the best care possible. You will also play a crucial role in maintaining our department's quality systems and maintaining UKAS accreditation.Â
Applications are sought from self-motivated individuals with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant discipline (Immunology or Virology) and knowledge and experience in Immunology testing.Â
We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.
Please can you include in your application form, your relevant experience and why you are suited to this post.
The job holder may be required to work out of hours and weekends.     
Main duties of the job
- Leading a team Processing of routine patient samples for Immunology,
- Virology and Microbiology Serology testing using automated laboratory analysers and manual tests. Initially the successful post holder will primarily be Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) based serology tests for Virology, Immunology and Microbiology Serology and manual assays for Immunology testing.
- Managing daily and weekly rotas for the laboratory teams.
- Training and competency assessment.Â
- Contributing to the maintenance of the Quality Management System (to ensure the laboratory meets Accreditation standards) and Health and Safety in the laboratory.
- Writing and updating laboratory documentation (SOPs, Change Records , Verification reports)Â
- Troubleshooting and advising/training Laboratory Teams in investigation and follow up.
- Performing internal audits of laboratory processes and training others in the Audit process.
- Raising, Investigating and implementing corrective actions for Non
- Conformities and Patient Incidents.
 Additional special responsibilities may be offered as required.Â
Working for our organisation
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 2024/25, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 7 April 2025
- Monday 12 May 2025
- Monday 2 June 2025
- Monday 7 July 2025
- Monday 4 August 2025
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Monday 6 October 2025
- Monday 3 November 2025
- Monday 1 December 2025
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- HCPC Registration
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline
- Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in Virology and/or Immunology discipline
Desirable criteria
- Management training
- Extensive experience in Immunology serology.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Prepared to work with biological materials.
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Use of Pathology computer systems
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Graham Pickard
- Job title
- Specialist Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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