Senior Biomedical Scientist

Job summary please see job description attached.............................................................................. Main duties of the job please see job description attached.............................................................................. About us please see job description attached.............................................................................. Details Date posted 23 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REQ100632 Job locations 20 Devonshire Place City of London W16 6BW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Senior Biomedical Scientist Department: Microbiology Location: 116 Harley Street, London, W1G 7JL Salary: £56089 - £67299 dependant on experience Headline Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision really matters? Behind every test result, diagnosis, and clinical decision there's a team making sure everything runs seamlessly. And that's where you come in. Are you ready to take the next step in microbiology and help lead a diagnostic laboratory team? A little about the role We're looking for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our Microbiology team at The London Clinic in Central London. Our department covers bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and molecular microbiology, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of patients across the hospital. You'll combine practical laboratory work with day-to-day supervision, helping coordinate workloads, support colleagues and ensure accurate, timely results. Working alongside the laboratory manager and other senior staff, you'll also contribute to staff development, quality improvement and the introduction of new tests and equipment. Our laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2022 and IBMS approved for registration training. We use a range of diagnostic technologies, including automated blood culture, organism identification and susceptibility testing, MALDI-TOF, serology and molecular platforms. What you'll be doing: Performing and overseeing diagnostic testing, reviewing and authorising results within your competence. Coordinating daily workloads and supporting staff to prioritise urgent investigations. Training and mentoring colleagues and contributing to competency assessment. Supporting quality assurance, investigating problems and following through on corrective actions. Reviewing procedures and contributing to verification studies and service improvements What are we looking for? HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist. Broad experience in diagnostic microbiology, using manual and automated laboratory methods. Experience of supervising staff and coordinating laboratory workloads. Experience of technical validation and authorisation of results, troubleshooting and recognising findings requiring escalation. Working knowledge of laboratory quality procedures and ISO 15189:2022. Clear communication skills and the ability to prioritise urgent work and manage competing demands. What you'll be part of You'll join our Microbiology team, providing diagnostic services across bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and molecular microbiology. We work closely with clinical colleagues to support patient care across The London Clinic, including oncology, haematology and intensive care. As a senior member of the team, you'll help colleagues develop their skills and contribute ideas to improve the service. Our laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2022 and IBMS approved for registration training At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your part of something bigger - making a real difference to patients and to each other, every day. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success - we reinvest it back into our services, our technology, and, most importantly, our people. From developing, innovative, new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead. Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres, and a 13-bed intensive care unit - working alongside over 1300 colleagues, in specialist teams, combined with over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, we are all united by a shared commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times' UK Best Employers Survey 2026. What's in it for you Life insurance - Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you're full-time or part-time. Private medical cover - Once you've passed probation, our employee medical scheme gives you fast-track access to private healthcare. Pension - Join our matched pension scheme and enjoy up t