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.Why Choose Us? You will be handling a diverse workload with a wide array of surgical specimens. You'll master advanced techniques in Immunohistochemistry, MOHS, digital pathology, and Renal biopsy. Most importantly you will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, where we prioritize training and career progression, with dedicated officers to support your journey.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.What We Need from You?o Suitable candidates must be HCPC registered and possess an MSc or higher specialist in an appropriate discipline, or relevant experienceo A solid histology background, embedding, microtomy, Immunocytochemistry, special staining, and quality control.o Experience in Immunocytochemistry is a huge plus.Don't wait, apply to work with us today!Main duties of the job1. The day-to-day management of a section within the laboratory under the direction of a Laboratory Manager.2. Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.3. To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills.4. To possess the skills required to provide the necessary training and supervision of staff within the section.5. To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services to patients that may include research and audit.About usBenefits 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 InductionThe 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 2024/25, 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.Date posted02 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salaryxc2xa354,320 to xc2xa360,981 a year Inclusive PAContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number290-NWLP-299Job locationsCharing Cross HospitalLondonW6 8RFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 SpecificationEducationEssential

• HCPC Registration.
• MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in Cellular Pathology

Desirable

• Management training

Skills/ AbilitiesEssential

• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Prepared to work with biological
• Quick to learn and comprehend

ExperienceEssential

• Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory

Person SpecificationEducationEssential

• HCPC Registration.
• MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in Cellular Pathology

Desirable

• Management training

Skills/ AbilitiesEssential

• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Prepared to work with biological
• Quick to learn and comprehend

ExperienceEssential

• Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory

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