Job Description

Calling all experienced Biomedical Scientists! Are you yearning for a career progression, filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!



We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.



You will be part of an experienced and supportive histology team working within a state-of-the-art laboratory. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to progressing their career in cellular pathology and looking to benefit the care and quality of patient cases processed in the department.



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.



As such they would be expected to, as part of a team, undertake the day to day management of the dissection area and specimen reception sections within the laboratory and develop and improve their professional expertise and specialist skills. They would liaise with consultant staff and actively participate in the training programmes required for the advanced dissection role and frozen section dissection on the spoke sites.



Provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples



To undertake the day to day management of the dissection are and specimen reception sections within the laboratory



To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills



To provide the necessary training and supervision to staff within the section and visiting staff as required (medical, scientific and other staff)



To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services to patients that may include research and audit



To develop the service implementing new ideas to ensure that the roles change according to the changing clinical and research needs under the guidance of medical staff and the management team



To actively participate in the training programmes required for the advanced dissection role.



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 2025, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.



Monday 2 June 2025

Monday 7 July 2025

Monday 4 August 2025

Monday 1 September 2025

Monday 6 October 2025

Monday 3 November 2025

Monday 1 December 2025



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 attachment with the job advert.