Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-NWLP-440
Job locations: Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF

Job summary
Unlock your potential in Haematology with a pivotal role at Charing Cross Hospital. We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic team, an excellent opportunity for experienced Band 6 scientists ready to step up, or Band 7 professionals looking to broaden their experience in a progressive environment.

We are looking for someone who brings more than technical expertise, someone motivated to make a meaningful impact on patient care and thrive in an increasingly digital laboratory landscape. You will hold HCPC registration and have substantial post-registration experience in Haematology and morphology. Strong technical capability, combined with excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills, will enable you to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality laboratory services, ensuring the best possible support for clinical teams and patient care. You will be actively involved in maintaining and developing quality management systems, supporting compliance with UKAS accreditation standards, and driving service excellence.

The role is primarily based at Charing Cross Hospital; however, where there is an operational need and as a further development opportunity, you may be required to work at and support service delivery, training, and quality aspects within one of the other Haematology Laboratories across NWLP.
Main duties of the job

• Manage daily operations of a laboratory section under the Laboratory Manager'sguidance, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Collaborate with team members to provide a professional clinical laboratory service andsupport departmental objectives.
• Develop professional expertise and specialist skills, while training and supervising staffto uphold high standards.
• Coordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services, including research andaudits, while fostering a culture of quality compliance with accrediting and regulatorystandards.

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 2026, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

Monday 7 September 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 7 December 2026

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC Registration
• MSc, or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, or any of the IBMS higher qualifications
• 2 years practical experience at band 6 or equivalent, post specialist HCPC registration in relevant discipline

Desirable

• Management qualification or relevant experience

Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential

• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement and innovative practice

Experience
Essential

• Ability to develop and write policies and procedures (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures), relating to specialty section
• Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
• Able to supervise more junior staff in a professional and competent manner

Desirable

• Experience of Audit assessment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: North West London Pathology
Address: Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Haematology Laboratory manager, Matt Kent, matt.kent@nhs.net, 02031117116

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.