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Biomedical Scientist - Immunology

On-site in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

Great Ormond Street Hospital

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Our summary

Salary: £38,488 - £46,852 a year
About £2,600 - £3,100 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 11 November

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The role

This is a 1-year fixed-term opportunity to join the specialist Immunology Laboratory at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to develop their experience within a specialist paediatric diagnostic service and work as part of a supportive and highly skilled team.

What you'll do

To contribute to the provision of a high-quality clinical diagnostic laboratory service within Laboratory Medicine, Division of Core Clinical Services at GOSH NHS Foundation Trust. You will support the team in the delivery and management of the Immunology Diagnostic Service, provide supervision and guidance to junior staff and undertake core scientific, technical and interpretative work across the laboratory, including the Gene Therapy section, in line with training, experience and HCPC registration.

Essential criteria

GOSH Values
BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent as assessed by the HCPC
HCPC registration
Experience working in an ISO15189 accredited Immunology Laboratory
Experience in performing routine diagnostic assays used in Serology, Molecular, Cellular & Immunophenotyping
Experience of flow cytometry
Experience of Quality Management Systems
Experience and knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Health and Safety requirements
Good inter-personal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work efficiently and in methodical, organised and timely manner
Ability to work accurately under pressure
Ability to use standard software programs, flow cytometry software and laboratory computer systems
Ability to supervise and train junior colleagues
Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic lab work including data handling

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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About Great Ormond Street Hospital

Industry: Health and social care

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About the company & team

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Additional information

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

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).

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

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