Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced 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 thediagnosis & 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 a UKAS accredited laboratory to ISO15189:2022 standards.
This position is fixed within the Metabolic Unit and you will be expected to work closely with our current team, liaising with the Metabolic Clinical Team, Dieticians & external service users on a regular basis.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the service,troubleshooting complex, specialised assays & analysers, prioritisingworkload, ensuring turnaround times & quality are maintained andsupervision & training of junior members of staff. You would also be expected to contribute to the continued improvement & expansion of the service and development of new assays. A good working knowledge of Chromatography techniques is essential.
This laboratory is open Mon-Fri but there may occasionally be requirements for weekend analysis.
You must hold current HCPC registration and MSc or equivalentexperience. Previous experience of working in Paediatric MetabolicBiochemistry would be advantageous as well as experience of manual assays and use of GC-MS, Tandem MS & HPLC. A keen interest in the area of Metabolic Biochemistry is essential.
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
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- MSc or IBMS Special (Fellowship examination) or equivalent skills and experience
- Evidence of CPD
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable significant post registration experience in a chemical pathology clinical laboratory
- Experience in a specialised, non-automated laboratory
- Experience of using chromatography techniques & instrumentation
- Advanced specialist knowledge in chemical pathology
- Experience & involvement in UKAS inspection visit & preparation
Desirable
- Experience of specialist laboratory investigations for inborn errors of metabolism
- Experience of working with paediatric samples
- Supervisory experience
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- MSc or IBMS Special (Fellowship examination) or equivalent skills and experience
- Evidence of CPD
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable significant post registration experience in a chemical pathology clinical laboratory
- Experience in a specialised, non-automated laboratory
- Experience of using chromatography techniques & instrumentation
- Advanced specialist knowledge in chemical pathology
- Experience & involvement in UKAS inspection visit & preparation
Desirable
- Experience of specialist laboratory investigations for inborn errors of metabolism
- Experience of working with paediatric samples
- Supervisory experience
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
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
