Senior Biomedical Scientist
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London, WC1 3JHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified BMS in the Haematology Laboratory within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine at Great ...
- To undertake laboratory techniques to a high standard of technical excellence in line with department standard operating procedures. This includes troubleshooting of assays and procedures
- To operate and maintain (where appropriate) laboratory equipment in prescribed manner, including minor equipment repairs, the management of preventative maintenance records for all equipment, and the assessment of supplier reports for compliance
- To authorise and report results of investigations, to interpret results to assist diagnosis
- To communicate with the service users regarding issues affecting the quality of results
- To take responsibility for ensuring that the internal quality control compliance is maintained, as well as basic analyser maintenance and other tasks performed by colleagues
- To perform impact assessments in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager and/or Quality Lead where breaches of quality standards may impact patient safety eg temperature deviation or IQC failure
- To plan and take responsibility for the efficient and effective organisation of work and staff within the laboratory
- To supervise junior members of staff to undertake the technical work, ensuring effective management of the staff within the section by supporting with any technical or scientific issues that arise
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.
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
GOSH Values
Essential
- GOSH Values
- 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
- MSc in Biomedical Science, IBMS Fellowship or equivalent skills and experience in Diagnostic Haematology
- Evidence of recent CPD activity and reflective learning
- IBMS Specialist Diploma
- Registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and experience of routine and specialist tests, performed in Haematology in a diagnostic NHS laboratory
- Knowledge of UK accreditation standards and accrediting bodies relevant to Haematology
- Knowledge and demonstrable experience of working with the framework of a QMS and participation in accreditation assessments
Desirable: - Knowledge and specialist experience of paediatric blood film morphology
Skills/Abilities
Essential: - Proven ability to organise own workload and meet deadlines; - Experience of training junior staff, line management or supervisory experience
Desirable: - Experience providing support to candidates undertaking IBMS Registration Portfolio or Specialist Diploma
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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