Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists to join the flow cytometry section of the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy DiagnosticService (SIHMDS)/Haematology at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust.

The SIHMDS Haematology Flow Cytometry Lab specialises in the diagnosis and monitoring of paediatric haematological malignancies, platelet and red cell membrane disorders and solid tumour workspecifically in relation to neuroblastoma. The laboratory also participates in multiple clinical trials including novel CAR-T therapy for the treatment of acute B-Cell, T-Cell and myeloid leukaemia.

You will support the routine service. This will include sample preparation and acquisition using flow cytometry, assisting in assay development and validation, accurate data keeping, general laboratory housekeeping and maintenance of flow cytometers. The post holder will also have responsibilities in training and contribute to the departmental quality systems for accreditation with UKAS.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please email:Rebecca.Ainsworth@gosh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Technical, Scientific and Professional

Undertake laboratory techniques in line with department standard operating procedures

To carry out all laboratory investigations to a high standard of scientific and technical excellence.

To ensure analytical accuracy, and confidentiality of results observing the Data Protection Act, using the Pathology computer system.

To operate and maintain (where appropriate) laboratory equipment in prescribed manner

To troubleshoot equipment and assays

To assess, initiate and monitor appropriate action when a situation may compromise service delivery

To attend appropriate seminars, lectures and training sessions as indicated by PDP, agreed with the manager at IPR.

To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

To maintain registration with relevant professional bodies (HPC)

To participate in annual joint staff review (PDR)

Clinical

To analyse and report results of investigations, to interpret results to assist diagnosis at routine level

To ensure that all results are reported within agreed turn around times

To add clinically relevant comments, in line with laboratory policy

To advise clinical staff of appropriateness of investigations relating to patient's condition and to request further tests where necessary

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.

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