Senior Biomedical Scientist – Haematology: Sponsorship Available

North West London Pathology

Job summary

Unlock your potential in Haematology with a pivotal role at Charing Cross Hospital. We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic team, an excellent opportunity for experienced Band 6 scientists ready to step up, or Band 7 professionals looking to broaden their experience in a progressive environment.

We are looking for someone who brings more than technical expertise, someone motivated to make a meaningful impact on patient care and thrive in an increasingly digital laboratory landscape. You will hold HCPC registration and have substantial post-registration experience in Haematology and morphology. Strong technical capability, combined with excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills, will enable you to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality laboratory services, ensuring the best possible support for clinical teams and patient care. You will be actively involved in maintaining and developing quality management systems, supporting compliance with UKAS accreditation standards, and driving service excellence.

The role is primarily based at Charing Cross Hospital; however, where there is an operational need and as a further development opportunity, you may be required to work at and support service delivery, training, and quality aspects within one of the other Haematology Laboratories across NWLP.

Main duties of the job

  • Manage daily operations of a laboratory section under the Laboratory Manager’sguidance, ensuring efficient service delivery.
  • Collaborate with team members to provide a professional clinical laboratory service andsupport departmental objectives.
  • Develop professional expertise and specialist skills, while training and supervising staffto uphold high standards.
  • Coordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services, including research andaudits, while fostering a culture of quality compliance with accrediting and regulatorystandards.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Management qualification or relevant experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit assessment

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).

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

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