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Are you a Biomedical Scientist with your DEP looking for an exciting new challenge? Join North West London Pathology (NWLP), an award-winning partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
As one of the largest pathology networks in the UK, NWLP delivers innovative, high-quality diagnostic services that support outstanding patient care. Our Histopathology service is based at the state-of-the-art hub at Charing Cross Hospital, where significant investment in technology and service development has created an exceptional working environment.
We are looking for a talented and motivated Biomedical Scientist to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your specialist skills, work with experienced colleagues and contribute to a service that is at the forefront of diagnostic excellence. You'll be supported to grow professionally while helping deliver the highest standards of care for patients across North West London.
In return, we offer flexible working opportunities, excellent training and development, a supportive team culture and a comprehensive NHS benefits package, including an outstanding pension scheme.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of NWLP's success story.
Main duties of the job
- Responsibility for the dissection areas of Histopathology working in close collaboration with the clinical specialty leads to manage the workload.
- Participate in surgical dissection of diagnostic histopathology specimens with a particular focus on category D-E.
- Provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services that may include research and audit samples.
- To provide the necessary training, management and supervision to staff within the section and visiting staff as required (medical, scientific and other staff).
- Supervise and appraise all relevant levels of staff within the department.
- Manage the maintenance of robust systems of clinical governance in place for all teams in their area.
- To develop the service, implementing new ideas to ensure that the roles change according to the changing clinical and research needs under the guidance of medical staff and the management team.
- May represent North West London Pathology for issues relating to their specialist area.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The 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 Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience conducting formal training sessions for junior staff and rotating junior doctors on complex specimen handling and dissection techniques.
- High level of knowledge of all aspect of specialist subject.
- Significant experience in a Cellular Pathology laboratory, with at least 3 years performing high-complexity specimen dissections (Category D and E).
- Proven record of successfully managing performance and conducting appraisals for staff.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory.
- Experience of performing and presenting clinical audit.
- Experience of delivering training to resident doctors.
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Proficient in laboratory management, including creating and implementing rotas, managing resources, and overseeing quality control and turnaround times.
- Demonstrated ability to independently perform advanced histological dissection of high complexity specimens (e.g., Category D and E).
- Advanced knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 15189 compliance, audit management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of current trends in Pathology provision.
Desirable
- Ability to carry out research and development projects.
- Ability to develop personal IT skills as required.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- MSc or FIBMS in relevant discipline.
- IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.
- 2 years' supervisory experience in a Cellular Pathology laboratory including managing operational workflows and staff supervision.
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Histological Dissection
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This advert is for Advanced Dissector Biomedical Scientist with North West London Pathology in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 pa inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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