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Band 6
Full-time

Biomedical Scientist

North West London PathologyCharing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom£47,951 - £56,863Closes 21/09/2026

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Band
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
08/09/2026
Closes
21/09/2026

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Role summary

This role involves working as a Biomedical Scientist within the Blood Sciences laboratory, contributing to a high-quality clinical biochemistry service. You will handle, process, and analyze clinical samples, authorize results, and maintain meticulous records. The position requires adherence to safety guidelines, equipment maintenance, and active participation in continuous professional development and training.

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate effectively within the department to deliver a professional clinical laboratory service.
  • Perform core scientific and interpretive work in line with the qualifications of a Registered Healthcare Scientist.
  • Participate in appropriate training courses and continuous professional development (CPD) programs.
  • Supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders as needed.
  • Provide specialist clinical technical services, including involvement in research and audit activities.
  • Delivery of comprehensive diagnostic services while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Essential criteria

  • Biomedical Science degree or equivalent which is acceptable by the IBMS /HPC for registration
  • HCPC Registration and clear understanding of Code of Conduct and Professional Standards of the HCPC
  • IBMS Specialist Diploma or demonstrate the equivalent depth and breadth of knowledge in the relevant discipline evidenced by competency documents or equivalent
  • Actively involved in Continuing Professional Development.
  • Good practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
  • Able to provide judgment on a range of complex problems
  • Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
  • A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
  • Use of Pathology computer systems

Desirable criteria

  • Customer Service experience
  • Previous experience in a large busy laboratory

Useful to know

Band 6 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.

This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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North West London Pathology

Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 21 September 2026

Job summary

The successful candidate will work as an efficient and flexible member of the Blood Sciences laboratory, collaborating directly with biomedical and clinical scientists to deliver a high-quality clinical biochemistry service.

Under the supervision of senior scientific staff, you will participate in the accurate handling, processing and analysis of clinical samples & authorisation of results while maintaining meticulous records to support the laboratory's quality system.

Additionally, you will ensure a safe working environment by adhering strictly to local and national safety guidelines, keeping laboratory equipment clean, calibrated, and well-maintained.

Continuous professional development is central to this role, requiring you to actively engage in ongoing teaching and training across various laboratory sections to continuously improve your skills and support excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

  • Collaborate effectively within the department to deliver a professional clinical laboratoryservice.
  • Perform core scientific and interpretive work in line with the qualifications of a RegisteredHealthcare Scientist.
  • Participate in appropriate training courses and continuous professional development (CPD)programs.
  • Supervise unqualified staff and dep

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