Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for this band 6 Specialist BMS role in the Haematology &Transfusion Lab within the Hammersmith Hospital site of NWLP.
In this role, you would encounter a wide range of interesting cases on a daily basis; you would be part of the BMS team running the routine section in Haematology with exciting blood film morphology for a wide range of conditions.
In our Blood Transfusion Department, you would be fully engaged with special requirement crossmatching to support our busy Clinical Haematology Unit. In Special Coagulation centralised on this site, you would have a unique advantage of carrying out very specialist analyses in the field of haemostasis.
The laboratory also operates a 24-hour-seven- day -a-week service and therefore full participation on the roster is required for all contractual Weekend and Late evening shifts.It is an essential requirement that applicants are HCPC state registered with a significant post registration experience in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory.
The successful candidate should also demonstrate excellent communication & organisational skills with a keen desire to learn in addition to possessing a sound knowledge of Haematology and Transfusion to meet the demands and requirements highlighted.
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

• Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
• Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Healthcare Scientist.
• Develop and improve your professional expertise.
• More experienced Healthcare Scientists will be expected to supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders when necessary.
• Provides specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit

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

• 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.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
46,419 to 55,046 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-NWLP-346
Job locations
Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
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 attachment with the job advert. 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 attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HPC) for Registration
• HCPC Registration
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline
• or 24 months proven experience post Registration in the relevant discipline

Experience
Essential

• A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a large busy laboratory

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.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HPC) for Registration
• HCPC Registration
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline
• or 24 months proven experience post Registration in the relevant discipline

Experience
Essential

• A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a large busy laboratory

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.

Skills Required