About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for this band 6 Specialist BMS role in the Haematology &Transfusion Lab within the Hammersmith Hospital site of NWLP.
In this role, you would encounter a wide range of interesting cases daily; you would be part of the BMS team reporting on blood film morphology for a wide range of conditions. In our Blood Transfusion Department, you would be fully engaged with special requirement crossmatching to support our busy Clinical Haematology Unit. In Special Coagulation centralised on this site, you would be carrying out very specialist haemostasis analyses.
As an added responsibility, you would be the Department's Health and Safety Co-ordinator- Training would be provided for this additional task.The laboratory also operates a 24-hour-seven- day -a-week service and therefore full participation on the roster is required for all contractual Weekend (2-3 of these shifts per six-week rota) and Late evening shifts (2-3 of these per week).
It is an essential requirement that applicants are HCPC state registered with a significant post registration experience in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory.
We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance service quality and uphold departmentalstandards, while monitoring staff performance. Actively participate in local and divisional laboratory meetings, contributing to serviceexcellence and operational efficiency, and fostering professional relationships for effective collaboration. Stay informed on departmental changes and developments and communicate complexinformation clearly to staff. Provide and receive complex information to colleagues and external contacts, offering advice and explanations as needed. Ensure timely reporting of incidents following NWLP Health and Safety procedures. Achieve proficiency in designated diagnostic areas to provide high-quality laboratoryservices to patients and staff. Perform tasks autonomously, making informed decisions while consulting senior ormedical staff as needed.
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 11 May 2026Monday 1 June 2026Monday 6 July 2026Monday 3 August 2026Monday 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.
Job description Job 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
Education Essential
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
Skills Essential
Good practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work Good interpretive skills at bench level Able to prioritise work according to demand and urgency Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
Desirable
Customer Service experience
Experience Essential
A good working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline Use of Pathology computer systems
Desirable
Previous experience in a large busy laboratory
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 Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)