Biomedical Scientist: Sponsorship Available

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen in the Department of Haematology’s Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (Molecular section) for a suitably qualified Specialist Healthcare Scientist. This is an excellent post for an enthusiastic and scientifically innovative individual.

You must have HCPC registration and, ideally, experience in either a haematology or molecular laboratory. You must have a broad range of knowledge and experience in a clinical laboratory setting and full training will be provided in the specialist area of paediatric molecular haematology.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be part of the team running clinical diagnostic assays for patients with haematological malignancy, under the supervision of the Senior Healthcare Scientists.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Person Specification

Combined Values

Essential

  • Combined Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of CPD

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Appropriate experience in an accredited clinical Haematology diagnostic laboratory or Molecular Laboratory
  • Experience of training junior staff
  • Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and tools
  • Experience of change management

Desirable

  • Experience of paediatric clinical laboratory diagnostics
  • Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards i.e ISO15189
  • Experience of accreditation assessments

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to make informed decisions and give expert technical advice in complex situations
  • Able to provide specialist advice to laboratory staff and users of the service
  • Excellent and effective verbal and written communication at a senior level
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills i.e. manage own workload and meet deadlines
  • Flexible, adaptable nature and able to prioritise and work in a changing environment
  • Proven skills in the use of Microsoft office applications (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and databases
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 23 February 2025

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