Job summary

Working closely with the Head of Finance, Finance Director, operational managers and senior stakeholders, you will provide high-quality financial advice and support across NWLP.

The role will include:

• Supporting the monthly financial reporting and ledger close process.
• Producing and reviewing management information, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Providing financial advice and decision support to budget holders and senior managers.
• Investigating complex financial queries and identifying appropriate actions.

About you

We are looking for someone with strong technical finance skills, excellent analytical ability and the confidence to work with a wide range of senior stakeholders.You will ideally have:

• Part-finalist CCAB qualification, with full CCAB qualification desirable.
• Relevant finance experience, ideally within the NHS or another large and complex organisation.
• Strong experience of management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience translating complex data into clear and meaningful financial models.

This role provides exposure to a broad range of financial and operational issues and offers the opportunity to work closely with senior clinical, operational and finance colleagues across a complex and evolving organisation.

If you are an experienced management accountant looking for a varied and influential role within a major NHS pathology network, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

• Assist senior managers in the provision of a complete professional financial service to North West London Pathology (NWLP).
• Provide financial advice, guidance and training non budgetary management and budget setting to budget holders within NWLP.
• Record financial transactions accurately and ensure integrity of the general ledger is maintained.
• Support the preparation of the monthly ledger close, Board Reports and Divisional Finance packs, investigating variances from plan and ensuring that action on changes required is taken while maintaining adherence to Host Trust monthly reporting timetable.
• Ensure rigorous financial controls are implemented and controlled across NWLP.
• Ensure financial information is processed and communicated effectively through completing own work objectives and working in co-ordination with others.
• Conduct standard analysis of income, costs and balance sheet.
• Investigate complex financial enquiries, providing assistance and advice as required.

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan

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 5 October 2026

Monday 2 November 2026

Monday 7 December 2026

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Histopathology team at Charing Cross Hospital, working 18.75 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in laboratory sciences who is seeking a flexible part-time role within a busy and supportive Histopathology department.

As a valued member of the team, you will contribute to the delivery of both routine and specialised diagnostic services for patients across our hospitals and external users.

As part of our commitment to enhance the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements, childcare vouchers and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme.

Duties will include carrying out sample reception, triage, assistance to the dissection team, equipment maintenance and general clerical duties including data entry on the LIMS.

Main duties of the job

• Efficiently receive and prioritize samples for all Pathology departments, sorting them into appropriate categories for collection by relevant staff.
• Accurately enter and verify patient demographics, test request information, and clinical details into the Pathology laboratory system, ensuring all documentation meets Trust standards.
• Participate in the identification, preparation, and separation of blood and urine samples into secondary containers, adhering to health and safety policies for handling potentially infectious materials, including the safe use of concentrated hydrochloric acid and Dry ice.
• Utilize laboratory equipment, such as automatic pipettes, balances, and centrifuges, with precision, including the recording of refrigerator temperatures.
• Troubleshooting and rejection of unsuitable samples.
• To monitor and store consumables overseeing a procedure of stock rotation and support the department in maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• To monitor the cleanliness and disinfection of laboratory surroundings and equipment ismaintained.

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan

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.

2026-2027 start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

Monday 7 September 2026Monday 5 October 2026Monday 2 November 2026Monday 7 December 2026Monday 4 January 2027Monday 1 February 2027Monday 1 March 2027Monday 5 April 2027

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Job summary

Unlock your potential in Haematology with a pivotal role at Charing Cross Hospital. We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic team, an excellent opportunity for experienced Band 6 scientists ready to step up, or Band 7 professionals looking to broaden their experience in a progressive environment.

We are looking for someone who brings more than technical expertise, someone motivated to make a meaningful impact on patient care and thrive in an increasingly digital laboratory landscape. You will hold HCPC registration and have substantial post-registration experience in Haematology and morphology. Strong technical capability, combined with excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills, will enable you to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality laboratory services, ensuring the best possible support for clinical teams and patient care. You will be actively involved in maintaining and developing quality management systems, supporting compliance with UKAS accreditation standards, and driving service excellence.

The role is primarily based at Charing Cross Hospital; however, where there is an operational need and as a further development opportunity, you may be required to work at and support service delivery, training, and quality aspects within one of the other Haematology Laboratories across NWLP.

You do not need to apply if you have submitted an application within the past 6 months.

Main duties of the job

• Manage daily operations of a laboratory section under the Laboratory Manager'sguidance, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Collaborate with team members to provide a professional clinical laboratory service andsupport departmental objectives.
• Develop professional expertise and specialist skills, while training and supervising staffto uphold high standards.
• Coordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services, including research andaudits, while fostering a culture of quality compliance with accrediting and regulatorystandards.

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 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 summary

NWLP is a partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust.Thepartnership delivers pathology testing in a modern, efficient operation that manages 65 million tests per year. Our services are delivered at seven hospital sites across North West London.

The Clinical Biochemistry Service, one of the largest in the UK, provides core services in automated laboratories on each site with specialist services centralised at Charing Cross Hospital. Specialist services, including a number of SAS centres, are Endocrinology (including LC-MSMS), Trace Elements, Tumour Markers, Metabolic Biochemistry, Special Proteins and the DEQAS vitamin D EQA programme; all have strong Clinical Scientist leadership.

Our 8a clinical scientists are based at Charing Cross hospital and typically spend one day each week as Duty Biochemist dividing their remaining time between two or more of our specialist services where they will receive full training, develop their expertise and contribute to service development.

The successful applicant should be state registered and actively working towards FRCPath part 1 (if not already obtained) with post registration experience in all areas of routine biochemistry. We would particularly like to encourage applications from candidates with experience or a specialist interest in renal calculi (FTIR) and HPLC analysis. The post will also cover porphyrin and reducing substances screening.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the delivery of specialist assays in collaboration with laboratory staff.
• Provide clinical advice and interpretation of results, under appropriate supervision,working alongside senior clinical and scientific staff, including participation in the ClinicalAuthoriser rota.
• Provide specialist analytical expertise to support the delivery and ongoing development ofspecialist services.
• Authorise reports and contribute to an advisory and interpretative service within the specialist area, under appropriate supervision.
• Assist in the development, validation, and implementation of new analytical methods.
• Contribute to the evaluation and selection of laboratory equipment.
• Participate in clinical liaison, clinical audit, teaching, research and development,performance monitoring, and quality assurance activities within the department.
• Support ongoing performance monitoring and actively contribute to Quality Assuranceprocesses.

About us

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 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. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job summary

The successful candidate will work as an efficient and flexible member of the Blood Sciences laboratory, collaborating directly with biomedical and clinical scientists to deliver a high-quality clinical biochemistry service.

Under the supervision of senior scientific staff, you will participate in the accurate handling, processing and analysis of clinical samples & authorisation of results while maintaining meticulous records to support the laboratory's quality system.

Additionally, you will ensure a safe working environment by adhering strictly to local and national safety guidelines, keeping laboratory equipment clean, calibrated, and well-maintained.

Continuous professional development is central to this role, requiring you to actively engage in ongoing teaching and training across various laboratory sections to continuously improve your skills and support excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Collaborate effectively within the department to deliver a professional clinical laboratoryservice.
• Perform core scientific and interpretive work in line with the qualifications of a RegisteredHealthcare Scientist.
• Participate in appropriate training courses and continuous professional development (CPD)programs.
• Supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders as needed.
• Provide specialist clinical technical services, including involvement in research and audit activities.
• Delivery of comprehensive diagnostic services while maintaining high standards of safetyand quality.

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan

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 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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for this band 6 Specialist BMS role in the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Charing Cross Hospital Automation laboratory.

We are seeking a self-motivated and suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist with strong post registration experience, along with an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent demonstrable specialist knowledge and experience.

Although we are recruiting for a Band 6 Specialist BMS in Clinical Biochemistry, if a suitable Band 6 candidate is not appointed, the post may be offered under Annex U, with progression to Band 6 on successful completion of the relevant IBMS Specialist Portfolio.

As both biochemistry and serology assays are performed on same platforms, you will be expected to rotate through Serology section upon completion of appropriate training and competency.

The laboratory is covered for 24 hours seven days a week and you would be expected to participate in the late/weekend shifts and contribute to the continuity and quality of care for patients in the Trust hospitals. Staff are also expected to work across our six hospital sites when required.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 5 October 2026

Monday 2 November 2026

Monday 7 December 2026

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.