Pathology Education Facilitator

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced band 6 or existing band 7 to join us as a Pathology Education Facilitator at North West London Pathology until 16 October 2026 on a fixed term or secondment basis.

Join us through this unique opportunity and make a significant impact as part of a forward thinking and supportive training team dedicated to excellence in workforce training and development.

You must be highly motivated and enthusiastic to maintain and develop the excellent work undertaken within Training and Development for the present and future workforce at North West London Pathology. You will need to possess an MSc or equivalent and demonstrate post HCPC specialist level training within pathology. You will have an interest in developing people, excellent technical, interpersonal and IT skills with an ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

You will be required to have detailed knowledge of training across pathology, regulatory standards governing laboratory training and provide professional lead in the delivery and management of relevant training programmes. The post holder will be based at St Mary's hospital with some travel across NWLP sites required.

Main duties of the job

• Training programmes for Pathology Support Services, including where applicable on the job competency training.
• Apprenticeship and T Level delivery, including pre registration scientist training as part of apprenticeships.
• Support wider training programmes as part of the Training Academy, with a particular focus on continuous professional development across NWLP.
• The post holder will be expected to design, manage and facilitate delivery of training within their area of focus and enable delivery and improvements. The role will support content development for practical skills, workshops and e learning.

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 13 April 2026

Monday 11 May 2026

Monday 6 July 2026

Monday 3 August 2026

Monday 7 September 2026

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 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

• HCPC Registration
• MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Training Qualification

Skills

• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
• Ability to deal with any information sensitively and confidentially
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office/ Excel.
• Knowledge of IBMS and UKAS accreditation processes with respect to training.
• Experience in learner assessments, ability to design and implement programmes

Experience

• Training experience
• Relevant experience in pathology or diagnostics with training of students, apprentices and IBMS portfolio's
• Experience in project management

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.