Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Virology to support the Virology diagnostic laboratory. The role requires experience in an NHS Virology/Molecular laboratory and participation in weekend working. The successful candidate should have an HCPC registration and relevant qualifications. This position offers a vibrant work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the day-to-day running of a diagnostic laboratory.
• Experience providing training to staff.
• Patient confidentiality and Data protection.
• Practical experience in virology.
• Experience with paediatric samples.
• Desirable: knowledge/experience with containment Level III Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of all aspects of the clinical diagnostic service.
• Work in sections of the Virology laboratory including serology and viral real-time PCR.
• Participate in weekend working.
• Participate in the research activities of the department.
• Adhere to laboratory service guidelines and undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Practical laboratory experience

Ability to work without supervision after training

Ability to carry out audits and support quality

Ability to learn techniques quickly

Ability to supervise less experienced staff

Education

BSc (Hons) degree relevant to Biomedical Science

Health and Care Professions Council registered as Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Log book

MIBMS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job summary
Department of Microbiology, Virology and Infection Prevention Control
Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Virology

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Virology to support the Virology diagnostic laboratory. The successful candidate is expected to have experience in an NHS Virology/Molecular laboratory and will participate in weekend working (Saturday shifts). This is a vibrant, progressive, well equipped, and ISO15189 accredited laboratory within a tertiary paediatric hospital that provides a specialist service to other hospitals. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact the Laboratory Manager at 02078298661. Interviews are to be held on Thursday 23 October.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of all aspects of the clinical diagnostic service as part of the Directorate of Core Clinical Services and Medicine Tests and Therapies (MTT).
• Work within, on a rotational basis with other biomedical scientists, in one or more sections of the Virology laboratory including serology, viral real-time PCR, pan-bacterial and 16S PCR, sequencing.
• Participate in weekend working.
• Participate in the research activities of the department.
• Adhere to the guidelines and duties required for the provision of the laboratory service and undertake other duties as required by the manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic/Professional qualification/Training
  • BSc (Hons) degree relevant to Biomedical Science
  • Health and Care Professions Council registered as Biomedical Scientist
  • IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Log book
• Desirable
  • MIBMS or equivalent
• Experience/ Knowledge
  • Knowledge of the day-to-day running of a diagnostic laboratory
  • Experience providing training to staff
  • Patient confidentiality and Data protection
  • Practical experience in virology
  • Experience with paediatric samples
  • Desirable: knowledge/experience with containment Level III Laboratory
• Skills/Abilities
  • Practical laboratory experience
  • Ability to work without supervision after training
  • Ability to carry out audits and support quality
  • Ability to learn techniques quickly
  • Ability to supervise less experienced staff
• GOSH Culture and Values
  • Essential: Always values – Always welcoming – Always helpful – Always expert – Always one team
  • Demonstrable contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

Other information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a disclosure check will be required.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH