Senior Biomedical Scientist

Great Ormond Street Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to lead the Haematology Laboratory in the Paediatric Laboratory Medicine Department. The role requires expertise in routine Haematology and Blood Film Morphology, with responsibility for training, technical support and ensuring the QMS complies with UKAS and ISO:15189 (2022).

You will implement quality standards, support audits, and work with the Laboratory Manager and senior BMS team to maintain high

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with post-registration Haematology experience
• Evidence of CPD activity and reflective learning
• MSc in Biomedical Science or IBMS Fellowship or equivalent in Haematology
• Registration with HCPC is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Undertake laboratory techniques to a high standard in line with SOPs and troubleshoot assays
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and manage preventative maintenance records
• Authorise and report results of investigations and interpret results to aid diagnosis
• Communicate with service users regarding issues affecting the quality of results
• Ensure internal quality control compliance and basic analyser maintenance
• Plan and take responsibility for the organisation of work and staff within the laboratory
• Supervise junior staff and support with technical or scientific issues

Skills

Team leadership

Training juniors

Time management

Quality systems knowledge

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

IBMS Fellowship or equivalent

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified BMS in the Haematology Laboratory within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

Your primary role will be to provide scientific expertise, technical support and leadership within the Haematology Laboratory, as well as assisting the Laboratory Manager with maintaining the QMS in compliance with UKAS accreditation and ISO:15189 (2022) standards.

Expertise in routine Haematology including Blood Film Morphology is essential to the role. With your knowledge of laboratory analytical equipment you will provide training and support to the Laboratory Team. You will work in conjunction with other members of the laboratory senior BMS Team.

Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with proven post registration experience in Haematology. Applicants should also have obtained or be working towards a higher qualification in Biomedical Science (eg MSc, FIMBS/HSD in Haematology).

Main duties of the job

• 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

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 Values

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Knowledge and specialist experience of paediatric blood film morphology

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to organise own workload and meet deadlines
• Experience of training junior staff, line management or supervisory experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience providing support to candidates undertaking IBMS Registration Portfolio or Specialist Diploma