Biomedical Scientist - Immunology

Transformation Unit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biomedical Scientist in Immunology (Band 5) for a 12‑month maternity cover. The role is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, based at Great Ormond Street, London, within the specialist Immunology Laboratory, supporting paediatric diagnostics.

You will contribute to high‑quality diagnostic services, supervise junior staff, and work across technical disciplines including serology, molecular, immunophenotyping and flow

Qualifications

• BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent as assessed by the HCPC.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in ISO15189 accredited Immunology laboratory preferred.
• Experience with diagnostic assays in Serology, Molecular, Cellular & Immunophenotyping and flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-quality diagnostic service within Immunology Laboratory.
• Provide supervision and training to junior staff.
• Undertake core scientific, technical and interpretative work across the lab, including Gene Therapy section.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervise juniors

Education

BSc Biomedical Science or HCPC‑assessed

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

Main area Immunology Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover until 9th January 2028) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 271-CCS-8341288

Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital Town London Salary £38,488 - £46,852 Inclusive per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Biomedical Scientist - Immunology

Band 5

Job overview

This is a1-year fixed-term opportunity to join the specialist Immunology Laboratory at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to develop their experience within a specialist paediatric diagnostic service and work as part of a supportive and highly skilled team.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the provision of a high-quality clinical diagnostic laboratory service within Laboratory Medicine, Division of Core Clinical Services at GOSH NHS Foundation Trust. You will support the team in the delivery and management of the Immunology Diagnostic Service, provide supervision and guidance to junior staff and undertake core scientific, technical and interpretative work across the laboratory, including the Gene Therapy section, in line with training, experience and HCPC registration.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• GOSH Values

Academic/Professional Qualification/Training

• BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent as assessed by the HCPC
• HCPC registration

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience working in an ISO15189 accredited Immunology Laboratory
• Experience in performing routine diagnostic assays used in Serology, Molecular, Cellular & Immunophenotyping
• Experience of flow cytometry
• Experience of Quality Management Systems
• Experience and knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Health and Safety requirements

Skills/Abilities

• Good inter-personal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work efficiently and in methodical, organised and timely manner
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to use standard software programs, flow cytometry software and laboratory computer systems
• Ability to supervise and train junior colleagues
• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic lab work including data handling

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.