Job Summary
This post is based at the Croydon laboratory where you will complete multidisciplinary training in Haematology/Blood transfusion and Biochemistry departments.
You will be expected to rotate through the departments as required to support the service. You will also be expected to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when required.
The Biomedical Scientist role requires motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who would like to gain post registration multidisciplinary experience within clinical blood sciences.
You will be given the opportunity to complete the IBMS specialist diploma.
Main duties of the job
- To be an efficient and flexible member of the SWL Pathology team providing a consistently high quality and professional service to all users of the service.
- Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
- You will be required to rotate in biochemistry, haematology and blood transfusion departments of the laboratory. Full training would be provided
- Contribute to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
- Provide clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.
- You will be required to participate in 24/7 laboratory service to include out of hours working.
About Us
South West London Pathology is a pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.
Croydon University Hospital Laboratory operates a 24hr shift system providing cover to a busy A&E and acute services. The Biochemistry Laboratory is equipped with Beckman AU5812, DxI 9000 and DXA 5000 track for pre and post analytic automation. Haematology is equipped with ACL Top 570, Beckman Coulter DxH 900 with AutoMate 1200 for pre/post analytics, as well as Immucor IRIS for automated Blood Transfusion services.
The Croydon University Hospital CBS Laboratory is UKAS accredited and has IBMS approval for training Biomedical Scientists to registration and specialist BMS level.
Details
Date posted
20 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum pro-rata incl HCAS (outer)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-CUH-713112-7408334-DK
Job locations
Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Please refer to the detailed job description and job specification attached. Please ensure any applications refer to these *****
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
- Clinical Blood Sciences laboratory work experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of health and safety issues Experience of quality management systems
Essential
Skills and Abilities
- Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Essential
Other relevant requirements
- Participation and experience in out of hours working
- Supervisory experience
- Multi-disciplinary work experience
Person Specification
Essential
- Participation and experience in out of hours working
- Supervisory experience
- Multi-disciplinary work experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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