Job summary
A Band 7 Senior Specialist Healthcare Scientist (HCS) fixed term (2 years) post is available in the Molecular Section of the Specialist IntegratedHaematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS)/Haematology in the Core Clinical Services Directorate. 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 Senior Specialist Healthcare Scientist. This is an excellent post for an enthusiastic and scientifically innovative individual.You must hold a HCPC registration and ideally a PhD in a relevant topic. You must have experience working in a clinical specialist haematology or molecular laboratory, ideally within a paediatric haematology setting.Specialist knowledge of CAR T cell persistence monitoring using digitaldroplet PCR is essential for this role.You will be running specialist assays, training junior staff and will be a link between the relevant research group(s) and the diagnosticlaboratory
Main duties of the job
- Undertake laboratory techniques in line with department standard operating procedures
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Prioritisation of diagnostic and follow up samples for analysis.
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Develop and validate sample processing and storage SOPs to maximize number of assays that can applied to a given sample
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Develop and validate sample processing for scRNseq with a focus on CSF samples
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To authorise and report results of investigations, to interpret results to assist diagnosis
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To ensure that all results are reported within agreed turnaround times
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To take responsibility for the internal quality control and the external quality assessment schemes for designated tests.
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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 and staff within a Molecular section of SIHMDS-Haematology in the absence of the Principal Clinical Scientist
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To keep a check of stocks, reagents and consumables and to order supplies as appropriate.
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To train and supervise support staff, Trainee Biomedical/Healthcare Scientists and less experienced members of staff.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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
- BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD
- HCPC registration (or evidence of working towards)
Desirable
- MSc or Higher-Level Degree (e.g. PhD)
- Publication record (minimum 3 papers)
- Post graduate management / Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience in an accredited clinical haematology diagnostic laboratory
- Specialist knowledge and experience in haematology to include bone Marrow transplantation, gene therapy and haematological malignancy. Good knowledge of inborn immunological disorders and experience in molecular biology
- Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards i.e. ISO15189
- Experience of accreditation assessments
- An understanding of the principles and practice of Quality assurance, Risk Management and it's systems
- Proven experience of managing a team to include: - Appraisal skills - Recruitment and selection skills - Disciplinary and capability procedures - Experience in workforce planning to for service continuity
- Experience of training junior staff
- Proven experience of procurement and equipment evaluation
- Experience of paediatric clinical laboratory diagnostics
Desirable
- Experience in budget and financial management
- Experience of attending patient clinical meetings
- Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and tools
- Experience of change management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of in-depth ddPCR knowledge
- Evidence of experience with processing of samples for single cell transcriptomics
- Experience with coding in R or Python
- 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
- A positive and pro-active attitude towards service demands and problem solving with a flexible, open and collaborative style when dealing with complex situations.
- A high level of 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
Desirable
- Advanced Training skills
- Leadership skills at a senior level
- Evidence of scientific/clinical publications
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD
- HCPC registration (or evidence of working towards)
Desirable
- MSc or Higher-Level Degree (e.g. PhD)
- Publication record (minimum 3 papers)
- Post graduate management / Leadership qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience in an accredited clinical haematology diagnostic laboratory
- Specialist knowledge and experience in haematology to include bone Marrow transplantation, gene therapy and haematological malignancy. Good knowledge of inborn immunological disorders and experience in molecular biology
- Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards i.e. ISO15189
- Experience of accreditation assessments
- An understanding of the principles and practice of Quality assurance, Risk Management and it's systems
- Proven experience of managing a team to include: - Appraisal skills - Recruitment and selection skills - Disciplinary and capability procedures - Experience in workforce planning to for service continuity
- Experience of training junior staff
- Proven experience of procurement and equipment evaluation
- Experience of paediatric clinical laboratory diagnostics
Desirable
- Experience in budget and financial management
- Experience of attending patient clinical meetings
- Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and tools
- Experience of change management
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of in-depth ddPCR knowledge
- Evidence of experience with processing of samples for single cell transcriptomics
- Experience with coding in R or Python
- 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
- A positive and pro-active attitude towards service demands and problem solving with a flexible, open and collaborative style when dealing with complex situations.
- A high level of 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
Desirable
- Advanced Training skills
- Leadership skills at a senior level
- Evidence of scientific/clinical publications
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)
