Job summary
We are seeking an efficient, flexible, and motivated Band 7 Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry) interested in automated solutions/track systems to join the Blood Sciences laboratory team at Charing Cross Hospital.

The laboratory at Charing Cross is a Hub lab for North West London pathology where all of the GP work in the area and referral tests from spoke sites are processed.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused service for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and work collaboratively across the North West London Pathology network.

As a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of a team of Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners. You will ensure the delivery of an effective, efficient, and high-quality laboratory service, supporting excellent patient care and appropriate resource management.

Clinical Biochemistry and Serology operate as a single workforce; therefore, the post holder will work closely with Serology senior staff and the service manager, and will be expected to address operational issues in their absence.

The laboratory holds IBMS training approval for both Registration and Specialist Portfolios in Blood Sciences. Experience in training staff for IBMS registration and possession of a specialist qualification in Clinical Biochemistry are highly desirable.
Main duties of the job

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

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan
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 2026Monday 5 October 2026Monday 2 November 2026Monday 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
• 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
• Able to supervise more junior staff in a professional and competent manner

Desirable

• Experience of Audit assessment

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer contact details
Clinical Biochemistry Lead: Sugirtha Jeyakumar, sugirtha.jeyakumar2@nhs.net, 02033117062