Healthcare scientist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a keen scientist to join our team in the metabolic laboratory within the department of Chemical Pathology at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This is a busy laboratory providing a specialist service for the diagnosis & monitoring of a range of inborn errors of metabolism.The laboratory provides a service to patients within Great Ormond Street Hospital, patients from external hospitals and overseas. We also work with research and industry partners. We are fully accredited to UKAS (ISO 15189) standards.We are looking for someone with to work with teams at the Institute of Child Health & Great Ormond Street hospital to set up new diagnostic methods using liquid chromatography & mass spectrometry techniques. The post-holder would be accountable for method development, validation and training. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a diagnostic laboratory, and/or demonstrable experience of method development. A keen interest in metabolic biochemistry is essential.

For more information or to arrange a visit to the laboratory, please contact Julie Leakey or Alistair Horman 020 7405 9200 ext 0480 / 8321.Email: julie.leakey@gosh.nhs.uk Alistair.horman@gosh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

• Undertake laboratory techniques in line with department standard operating procedures
• 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 assist in the management of the departmental quality systems as directed by the laboratory manager and quality manager
• To assume responsibility for ensuring appropriate quality systems are in place and maintained
• 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
• To train and supervise Medical Laboratory assistants, Trainee Biomedical Scientists and less experienced members of staff
• To keep and maintain records of training and competency
• To ensure safe working of self and colleagues and to work within the code of practise described in the Departmental Safety Manual and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

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.