Registered Biomedical Scientist

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Blood Science Team at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

The Blood Science laboratory offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped environment with a high level of (pre-analytical and analytical) automation.

You will be expected to rotate through the laboratory sections – Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, and appropriate training will be given.

The laboratory is covered for 24 hours every day and you would be expected to participate in the shifts and contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients in the Trust hospitals. You will be expected to travel across our six hospital sites when required.

We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP. You must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories. The laboratory has IBMS training approval for training for Specialist Portfolios in Blood Sciences.

Applicants should have a minimum of 6 months post registration experience. Previous experience in Haematology and Transfusion would be an advantage. You should also demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills in addition to possessing competent IT skills and a sound knowledge of how modern laboratories operate.

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Trainee - To undertake and complete training and attain HCPC registration within a discipline/ disciplines in agreed timescales.

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. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

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.

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.