Job Title: Senior Biomedical Scientist and Quality Lead
Department: Biochemistry
Location: 116 Harley Street, London, W1G 7JL
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, covering shifts between 8.00am and 8.00pm Monday to Friday, plus one Saturday in four
Are you an experienced Biomedical Scientist with strong Biochemistry expertise and a passion for quality improvement?
This is an opportunity to combine specialist laboratory practice with leadership, helping us deliver a safe, efficient and consistently high-quality Blood Sciences service.
You will lead quality activity within the discipline, support the day to day running of Biochemistry and help colleagues continually improve how we work.
A little about the role
You will join our Blood Sciences team in a senior role that brings together technical expertise, quality leadership and people management. Based primarily in Biochemistry, you will oversee daily activity within your area, support workload and equipment management, and make sure our standards remain consistently high. You will work closely with the Chief Biomedical Scientist, Laboratory Manager and Quality Manager, helping to maintain our Quality Management System and embedding a culture where colleagues feel supported to learn, improve and deliver their best work. You will also deputise for the Chief Biomedical Scientist or Laboratory Manager when required.
What you’ll be doing
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Leading day to day activity within Biochemistry, coordinating workloads and supporting the delivery of agreed turnaround times and key performance indicators
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Undertaking and supervising routine and specialist laboratory investigations, including technical validation and authorisation of results
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Acting as Quality Lead for the discipline and supporting compliance with the Quality Management System and ISO 15189 accreditation standards
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Managing the audit programme, completing audits and ensuring nonconformities, corrective actions and preventive actions are followed through
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Supporting the investigation of incidents, complaints and service issues, including Datix and CAPA activity
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Monitoring analytical performance, quality control, external quality assurance, key performance indicators and emerging trends
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Maintaining controlled documents and using Q Pulse to support document, audit, CAPA and asset management
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Leading, supervising and developing Biomedical Scientists, trainees, Medical Laboratory Assistants and students
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Supporting equipment maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, stock control and the introduction of new techniques and technology
What we’re looking for
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HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist, with substantial post registration laboratory experience
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Strong specialist knowledge and practical experience within Biochemistry
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Experience of quality management in an accredited laboratory, with a sound working knowledge of ISO 15189
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Proven experience of audit, incident investigation, CAPA and controlled documentation
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Confident leadership and supervisory skills, with experience supporting training and competency assessment
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The ability to analyse quality data, identify trends and turn findings into practical improvements
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Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills, with the confidence to escalate concerns appropriately
What you'll be part of
Our Blood Sciences service provides an essential diagnostic function across The London Clinic. You will work alongside experienced Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants, clinical colleagues and laboratory leaders in a team where accuracy, patient safety and continuous improvement are central to every decision.
The department uses specialist laboratory technologies, quality systems and informatics to support timely, reliable results. You will have the opportunity to influence working practices, develop colleagues and help shape improvements across the service.
At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, you’re part of something bigger, making a real difference to patients and to each other every day.
As the UK’s largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it in our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we’re always looking ahead.
Across The London Clinic, you will work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care.
We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times’ UK Best Employers Survey 2026.
What's in it for you
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Life insurance – Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you’re full-time or part-time.
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Private medical cover – Once you’ve passed probation, our employee medical scheme gives you fast-track access to private healthcare.
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Pension – Join our matched pension scheme and enjoy up to 10% contributions.
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Employee assistance programme – From stress to practical guidance, our counselling service has your back
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Blue light card – Unlock thousands of discounts! From supermarkets to holidays, fashion, tech, and days out, your Blue Light Card makes it all cheaper.
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Cycle to work – Pedal your way to a healthier, greener commute! Enjoy tax-free benefits while reducing your carbon footprint.
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Electric car scheme – Our Electric Car Scheme makes switching to a cleaner, eco-friendly ride simple and affordable.
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Subsidised staff restaurant – Dig into a variety of tasty, healthy meals without denting your wallet.
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Recognition programmes – Celebrate wins big and small! Our Recognition Programmes make sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
How to find us:
Our main hospital is based at:
20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW
Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of:
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Oxford Circus
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Bond Street
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Baker Street
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Great Portland Street
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed - please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you.
