Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic candidate working at band 7 level within the haematology department, Charing Cross hospital.
You will need to have experience post HCPC registration in haematology and excellent technical, interpersonal and IT skills and exhibit a commitment to the development of your specialist discipline. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and part of a team. The Charing Cross haematology team have a passion for innovation of new and existing processes. Encouragement would be given for development of new ideas to improve a service and quality of patient results.
Charing Cross is the hub site for NWLP and processes thousands of samples per day using state of the art automation and robotics in a Multi-Disciplinary automated laboratory. The successful candidate will develop skills in operating a bespoke track solution and working as a team across Blood Sciences.
The laboratory operates a 24/7 service and therefore full participation is required for all contractual shifts
We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist the post holder will be responsible for a team of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants, to deliver a medical laboratory service which achieves the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust. They are responsible for sections of the diagnostic work and support services, ensuring proper organisation and functioning of the sections and their staff, directing those staff within the section(s), and ensuring correct procedures and protocols are carried out. In the absence of other senior staff, responsibilities may be extended to other sections. They are also responsible for the teaching and development of staff currently in their section; to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality; to maintain an up to date knowledge of Haematology and current working practices within the diagnostic lab
About us
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 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 1 July 2024
- Monday 5 August 2024
- Monday 2 Sept 2024
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job 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
- HCPC Registration
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline or
- Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in haematology
Skills
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work. Timely accurate working. Methodical.
- Well organised. Precise
- Numerate. Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Self-motivation. Accepts responsibility
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
North West London Pathology
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF