Biomedical Scientist

A modernised clinical pathology service, proud to deliver excellence for users, patients and staff.

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is a new partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust. The partnership represents a new model for delivering pathology testing in a modern, efficient operation that manages 25 million tests per year. Our services are delivered at six hospital sites across North West London.

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated Blood Science at the Hammersmith Hospital.

As a Specialist Band 6 Biomedical Scientist you would contribute to the effective running of analytical tests in the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory and an intergral part of the Biomedical Scinetist team where you would have the opportunity to develop your self professionally by engaging in shared learning platforms and team building tasks.

In this role, you would need a specialist understanding of the Clinical Chemistry while maintaining a high level of attention to detail in handling samples arriving into the department while carrying out analytical tests and validating results to be released to the clinical area You would be responsible for the timely handling of samples and be able to handle basic queries received from clinicians regarding the status of samples.

You would also require an excellent ability to maintain concentration while triaging such samples into different catergories of clinical urgency. In addition, you would require a high level of speed and accuracy during the analysis with a fundamental understanding of the clinical significance of the results.

For this role, you will participate in a shift system; your default shift would comprise of 7.5hour shifts for any hours between 9am and 8pm with an hour’s lunch on any 5 days of the week

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

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.