Job summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital is a world class centre for blood and marrow transplantation of children with a wide range of malignant, haematological, immunological, metabolic and rheumatological conditions. In addition, it has a world class programme of translational research in gene and other cellular based therapies.
The Cell Therapy Laboratory supports clinical work by providing a routine service to the Trust, manipulating, or freezing, blood and bone marrow for transplantation in a specialized clean room facility. We also assist research scientists with scale up work and clinical trial preparation. We work closely with many other specialities within the Camelia Botnar Laboratories, particularly the Immunology laboratory.
The successful candidate will provide support to Healthcare scientists in all of these areas under their supervision. Applicants will ideally have laboratory experience, possess a higher education qualification in a biological science and be computer literate.
For further information contact Claire Hamilton or Funmi Falade on 020 7405 9200 ext 0433.
Main duties of the job
To provide laboratory and administrative support to the Cell therapy and Immunology laboratories under the supervision of the HCPC registered staff.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GCSE or higher qualification in English, Maths and a science subject or equivalent
- NVQ3, IBMS or equivalent experience in Clinical Laboratory support or another discipline (e.g. pharmacy)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Use of computers including word, excel, PowerPoint and laboratory programmes
- Some scientific knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and understanding of equipment (including automated equipment)
- Health and safety procedures and practises.
Desirable
- Experience working in a cleanroom.
- Supervising and training others.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Competent computer skills (in particular excel, database and word processing)
- Able to take and follow instructions
- Excellent telephone manner
- Accuracy in working and close attention to detail
- Ability to work within a team and all levels of staff
- Ability to work in an organised and tidy manner
- Organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work
- Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive information
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GCSE or higher qualification in English, Maths and a science subject or equivalent
- NVQ3, IBMS or equivalent experience in Clinical Laboratory support or another discipline (e.g. pharmacy)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Use of computers including word, excel, PowerPoint and laboratory programmes
- Some scientific knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and understanding of equipment (including automated equipment)
- Health and safety procedures and practises.
Desirable
- Experience working in a cleanroom.
- Supervising and training others.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Competent computer skills (in particular excel, database and word processing)
- Able to take and follow instructions
- Excellent telephone manner
- Accuracy in working and close attention to detail
- Ability to work within a team and all levels of staff
- Ability to work in an organised and tidy manner
- Organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work
- Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive information
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
