Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to support their Virology diagnostic laboratory. Candidates should have relevant experience in NHS Virology/Molecular labs and be HCPC registered. This permanent, full-time role involves weekend shifts and offers a salary ranging from £46,419 to £55,046 per year. Join a dedicated team providing vital services to pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in an NHS Virology/Molecular laboratory.
• Knowledge of the day-to-day running of a diagnostic laboratory.
• Practical experience in virology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing clinical diagnostic service.
• Work on sections of the Virology laboratory including serology and PCR.
• Participate in department's research activities.

Skills

Practical Laboratory Experience

Ability to work without supervision after training

Ability to carry out audits and support quality

Ability to pick up techniques quickly

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

BSc (Hons) degree in relevant Biomedical science

Health and Care Professions Council registration as Biomedical Scientist

MIBMS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 09 October 2025

About the role

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. The role includes weekend working (Saturday shifts). The department provides an extensive range of investigations to support the specialist paediatric patient population and offers a specialist service to other hospitals. This is an opportunity to work as part of a very experienced and dedicated team in a well equipped, ISO15189 accredited laboratory. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact the Laboratory Manager 02078298661. Interviews to be held on Thursday 23rd October.

Main duties

Main purpose of the job

• To 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).
• To work within, on a rotational basis with other biomedical scientists, one or more sections of the Virology laboratory including serology, viral real-time PCR, pan-bacterial and 16S PCR, sequencing.
• To participate in the research activities of the department.

General

Any other duties, which may be required for the provision of the laboratory service subject to agreement between the manager and the post holder.

The job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.

About us

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim to attract applications from underrepresented groups to reflect the communities we serve.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

• BSc (Hons) degree relevant Biomedical science
• Health and Care Professions Council registered as Biomedical Scientist
• MIBMS or equivalent

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always values — Always welcoming — Always helpful — Always expert — Always one team
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of the day-to-day running of a diagnostic laboratory
• Experience of providing appropriate training to staff
• Patient confidentiality and Data protection
• Practical experience in virology
• Experience with paediatric samples
• Knowledge or experience working and maintaining 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 pick up techniques quickly
• Ability to work unsupervised

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check may be required.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year

Reference number

271-CCS-7451137RK

Location

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust