Careers

Be part of a dynamic team that’s shaping the future of healthcare.

Join us

We’re leading the way in laboratory diagnostics, and we’re looking for exceptional people to join our award winning team.

As a member of the team you’ll have the chance to shape your career and take on new challenges.

In addition here are some of the benefits you can look forward to if you join us:

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Outstanding training

We can offer you exceptional training and development opportunities. Join us and we can help you master new skills, stay ahead of industry trends, and achieve your career goals.

Pay and benefits

Enjoy the benefits of a transparent pay structure, one of the UK’s most generous pension schemes, and 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Inclusive work culture

We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and respected.

Explore all of our competitive benefits

We offer a range of exciting benefits that you can enjoy as a valued member of our team – these include comprehensive health and wellness programmes to support your overall well-being; NHS discounts; Cycle to Work Scheme.

Click on the images to find out more about all the fantastic staff benefits we have.

Core Benefits: NHS Pension Scheme - One of the most generous pension schemes in the UK

Core Benefits: Health at Work - You'll have access to a range of services including health screenings, health advice, immunisations, physiotherapy services

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Core Benefits: Employee Travel - We offer a free shuttle bus between our hospital sites,

Core Benefits: On-site Accommodation - You'll have the opportunity to rent accommodation at Hammersmith, Charing Cross or St Mary's hospitals.

Core Benefits: Personal Development and Training - At every stage of your career we'll support you with CPD and learning opportunities.

Voluntary Benefits: Season-ticket Loan - Access to an interest-free loan to support the cost of your travel from home to work.

Voluntary Benefits: On-site Nursery - Access to a subsidised nursery at Charing Cross Hospital

Voluntary Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and cycle safety equipment for travel to and from work.

Voluntary Benefits: Wellbeing Initiatives - Wellbeing initiatives such as gym membership.

Lifestyle Benefits: Staff Arts Club - Free admission to exhibitions at some of London's major museums and galleries.

Lifestyle Benefits: Discounts - Discounts from a selection of local and national providers of entertainment, holidays, travel, food and drink.

Curious about a career in laboratory diagnostics?

We’ve created a series of short animations that highlight the vital role pathology plays in patient care – and the people behind it.

Step inside a cellular pathology lab to discover what a skin biopsy is and how we help diagnose diseases from the inside out.

Explore the full series now on our Youtube channel

What's a skin biopsy?

Current Vacancies

Discover the range of exciting opportunities we have available at North West London Pathology over on NHS Jobs.

We have no current vacancies.

Celebrating our people

We’re incredibly proud of our people and their achievements. Our 2025 Staff Awards video showcases how we recognise and celebrate our wins across NWLP.

Youtube thumbnail of NWLP staff who attended the 2025 staff awards event.

2024’s triumphs

Relive the moments that made us shine. Before we applauded our 2025 champions, we celebrated the extraordinary spirit of 2024. Our 2024 Staff Awards video is a tribute to the resilience, and dedication of our people.

Youtube thumbnail of NWLP staff who attended the 2024 staff awards event.

Our Training Academy

Our Training Academy showcases our award winning and innovative approach to learning, training, education, and development.

Providing inclusive and consistent opportunities for personal and professional development for all roles for all our people.

News

7 January 2026

Shaping Diagnostics – Episode Four

We are excited to share that you can now tune in to Episode Four of Shaping Diagnostics on Spotify! Join Marcus Pond, Consultant Clinical Scientist and Sandie Iles, Consultant Biomedical Scientist.

31 December 2025

Appointment of Interim Managing Director for North West London Pathology

North West London Pathology (NWLP) announces the departure of Saghar Missaghian-Cully and the appointment of Angela Jean-Francois as Interim Managing Director

22 December 2025

NWLP Annual Report 2024-2025

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report provides information on our financial and operational performance for the previous year as well as showcasing key events, activities and projects.

18 December 2025

We are Finalists for an Apprenticeship and Training Award!

North West London Pathology is delighted to announce that we are finalists for an Apprenticeship and Training Award (ATA) in the category of Employer Commitment to Apprenticeships and Training.

Careers Fair for London Life Sciences Week with Grand Union Paddington for #LondonLifeScienceWeek

Grand Union Paddington hosted a day of workshops, career conversations and insights at King Solomon Academy to mark London Life Sciences Week.

Awards and recognition

As an organisation we take great pride in supporting our people to make outstanding achievements.

Find out more about the awards and recognition we’ve been honoured to receive.

Awards and recognition

Our people

Meet key members of the team shaping the future of laboratory diagnostics. Our peoples’ talent and dedication are the driving force behind our continued innovation and excellence.

Meet our team

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Our Work Experience Programme

Our immersive Work Experience Programme is the perfect first step into the world of laboratory diagnostics for 16-18 year olds!

If you or someone you know is eager to explore the fascinating world of laboratory diagnostics and see what really happens in a laboratory, register today.