Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to work in the Chemical Pathology Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital. You will become part of a team of 60+ people in a busy department comprising of Rapid Response, routine, enzyme, metabolic & newborn screening laboratories which provide specialised biochemical diagnostic & monitoring services to patients both within the hospital and external users worldwide.The department is well equipped & covers a wide range of analytical techniques & instrumentation including Tandem MS, GC-MS, HPLC/UHPLC, Vitros, Liaison, IDS and ICP-MS. Previous experience of working within paediatric laboratory medicine would beadvantageous. This is a post within Rapid Response Laboratory and the successful candidate will be required to participate in the extended day and out-of-hours shift service. Core working hours are 08.00 to 20.00, which are covered by 3 shifts, 8am - 4.30pm, 9am - 5.30pm and 11.30am - 8pm.Participation in the rostered night shift (8pm to 8am) is mandatory and immediate.

Applicants must hold current HCPC registration.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake laboratory techniques in line with department standard operating procedure
• To carry out all laboratory investigations to a high standard of technical excellence
• To be able to work independently within their areas of knowledge and expertise
• To authorise and report results of investigations, to interpret results to assist diagnosis
• To ensure that all results are reported within agreed turn- around times
• To take responsibility for the internal quality control and the external quality assessment schemes for designated tests
• To assist in the management of the departmental quality systems as directed by the laboratory manager and quality manager
• To plan and take responsibility for the efficient and effective organisation of work
• Supervises and undertakes the technical work
• To keep a check of stocks, reagents and consumables and to order supplies as appropriate

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.