Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

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, IMF, 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.

What We Need from You?

• Completion of or progress in the specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology, or equivalent experience.
• A solid histology background, embedding, microtomy, frozen sections, special staining, and quality control.
• Experience in immunofluorescence, MOHS, and Immunocytochemistry is a huge plus.

Don't quite have the competencies or the Specialist Portfolio for the band 6 position? No problem, we would look to offer link grades to the right candidates.

Don't wait, apply to work with us today!

Main duties of the job

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

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.

NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; The Cellular Pathology laboratory at Charing Cross is a consolidated service involving the Imperial College NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster & West Middlesex Hospital and The Hillingdon Trust. The majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centred at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital operating a 37.5 hour week.

You will be part of an experienced and supportive histology team working within a state-of-the-art laboratory. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to progressing their career in cellular pathology and looking to benefit the care and quality of patient cases processed in the department.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

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 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

• Monday 6 November 2023
• Monday 4 December 2023
• Monday 8 January 2024
• Monday 5 February 2024
• Monday 4 March 2024
• Monday 8 April 2024
• Monday 13 May 2024
• Monday 3 June 2024
• Monday 1 July 2024
• Monday 5 August 2024
• Monday 2 Sept 2024
• Monday 7 October 2024
• Monday 4 November 2024
• Monday 2 December 2024

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.