Biomedical scientist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a biomedical scientist to join our team in the metabolic laboratory within chemical pathology at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This is a busy laboratory providing a specialist service for the diagnosis & monitoring of inborn errors of metabolism to internal patients, patients from external hospitals and overseas. It is well equipped with GC-MS, Tandem MS, HPLC & UHPLC systems. We are fully accredited to ISO 15189.This position is fixed within the metabolic unit and the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with our current team, liaising with the metabolic clinical team, dieticians & external service users on a regular basis. You will take part in daily running of metabolic assays, sample preparation, equipment maintenance & troubleshooting. A keen interest in the area of metabolic biochemistry is essential.

Applicants must hold current HCPC registration.

For more information or to arrange a visit to the laboratory, please contact Julie Leakey, Metabolic laboratory manager on 020 7405 9200 ext 0480 or email julie.leakey@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 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 add clinically relevant comments, in line with laboratory policy
• 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

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.