An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist to join our welcoming and dedicated Blood Sciences team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. We welcome a candidate who is passionate about making a significant impact in Haematology.
As a senior Biomedical Scientist, you will be working with new, state-of-the-art analysers including Abbott Alinity HQ Haematology analysers, Scopio digital morphology, Stago StarMax2 Haemostasis analysers, Alifax ESR Technology, and BioRad IH1000 Blood Grouping analysers. You will also get the opportunity to work with a high level of pre and post analytical automation.
You will have responsibility for designated sections of diagnostic and support services, ensuring their effective organisation and operation. This will include providing leadership and direction to staff within these sections and ensuring that all procedures, protocols, and quality standards are adhered to at all times.
A minimum of four years’ post‑registration experience within a Haematology laboratory is required. Completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma is essential.
We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP. Applicants must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories.
Maintain documentation and electronic records in compliance with Trust standards, promoting adherence to policies and procedures among staff.
Identify and report clinical and non-clinical risks, ensuring appropriate actions are taken according to the Trust's risk management policy.
Plan and prioritize the scientific workload daily, providing a comprehensive laboratory service to patients and staff.
Ensure understanding and implementation of standard operational and health and safety policies by all staff.
Oversee the maintenance, quality control, and record keeping of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Adapt to new methodologies and practices as needed, while actively participating in quality assurance and audits.
Generate and update standard operating procedures, validate and authorise reports in accordance with local policies.
Assist in the development of new techniques and provide scientific advice as a resource internally and externally.
Stay informed of current developments in relevant areas of responsibility.
Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of equipment when working autonomously.
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.
Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan
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 2026, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
Monday 6 July 2026
Monday 3 August 2026
Monday 7 September 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 7 December 2026
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
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.
