Job summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. It has the largest paediatric Haematology and Oncology centre in Europe.An opportunity has arisen in the Department of Haematology's Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (Molecular section) for a suitably qualified Specialist Healthcare Scientist. This is an excellent post for an enthusiastic and scientifically innovative individual.You must hold a HCPC registration and ideally have experience in either a Haematology or Molecular laboratory. You must have a broad range ofknowledge and experience in a clinical laboratory setting. Full training will be provided in the specialist area of paediatric Molecular Haematology.The successful candidate will be part of the team running clinical diagnostic assays for patients with haematological malignancies and patients who underwent haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, gene therapy or CAR-T cell therapy. All work is performed under the supervision of the Laboratory Managers and Senior Healthcare Scientists
Main duties of the job
Technical, Scientific and Professional? Undertake laboratory techniques in line with department standard operating procedures.? Prioritisation of diagnostic and follow up samples for analysis.? Analysis and interpretation of molecular results for leukaemia, HSCT and Gene Therapy patients.? Good communication with Flow Cytometry and other Haematology departments to inform them of additional analytical requirements.? Takes part in the production, review and amendment of Standard Operating procedures.? To carry out all laboratory investigations to a high standard of technical excellence.? To ensure analytical accuracy and confidentiality of results observing the Data Protection.? Efficient use of the Laboratory Information Management System.? To operate and maintain (where appropriate) laboratory equipment in prescribed manner.? To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation and produce required reports.? Participate in staff annual Performance and Development Review (PDR).? To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).? To attend appropriate seminars, lectures and training sessions as indicated by PDR, with prior agreement of line manager.? To maintain registration with relevant professional bodies as required.
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
- Our Always values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience in an accredited clinical Haematology diagnostic laboratory or Molecular Laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric clinical laboratory diagnostics
- knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards i.e. ISO15189
- Experience of accreditation assessments
- Experience of training junior staff
- Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and tools
- Experience of change management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to make informed decisions and give expert technical advice in complex situations
- Able to provide specialist advice to laboratory staff and users of the service
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication
- Demonstrate good organisational skills i.e. manage own workload and meet deadlines
- Flexible, adaptable nature and able to prioritise and work in a changing environment
- Proven skills in the use of Microsoft office applications (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and databases
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience in an accredited clinical Haematology diagnostic laboratory or Molecular Laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric clinical laboratory diagnostics
- knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards i.e. ISO15189
- Experience of accreditation assessments
- Experience of training junior staff
- Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and tools
- Experience of change management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to make informed decisions and give expert technical advice in complex situations
- Able to provide specialist advice to laboratory staff and users of the service
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication
- Demonstrate good organisational skills i.e. manage own workload and meet deadlines
- Flexible, adaptable nature and able to prioritise and work in a changing environment
- Proven skills in the use of Microsoft office applications (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and databases
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
