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Specialist Biomedical Scientist

3 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital Full time
Job overview

Department of Microbiology, Virology and Infection Prevention Control
Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Virology Band 6

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC-registered
Biomedical Scientist in Virology that has completed the IBMS Specialist
Diploma in Virology.
Candidates are expected to posess a sound understanding of diagnostic
Virology and expected to have experience in an NHS diagnostic Virology
laboratory. The successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend working and late shifts
The department provides an extensive range of investigations to support the specialist patient population of this tertiary referral paediatric hospital, and also provides a specialist service to other hospitals. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a very experienced and dedicated team to gain extra skills and knowledge of paediatric microbiology.
This is a vibrant, progressive, well equipped, and a ISO15189 accredited
laboratory.

Main duties of the job
  • To select and perform appropriate laboratory investigations on patient samples as requested by the clinical services or determined by a review of clinical details.
  • Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the results produced.
  • Enter and validate laboratory results produced by themselves or other laboratory staff members.
  • To validate ,authorise and report results of investigations, to interpret results to assist diagnosis
  • To ensure that all results are reported within agreed turnaround time
  • To report and discuss all quality and other issues with senior members of staff.
Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

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 specificationGOSH Culture and ValuesEssential criteria
  • Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/TrainingEssential criteria
  • BSc (Hons) degree relevant Biomedical science
  • Health and Care Professions Council registered as Biomedical Scientist
  • IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Log book
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • MIBMS or equivalent
Experience/KnowledgeEssential criteria
  • Knowledge of the day to day running of a diagnostic laboratory
  • Experience of providing appropriate training to members of staff such as support staf
  • Patient confidentiality and Data protection
  • Practical experience in virology
  • Experience with paediatric samples
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge or experience working and maintaining containment Level III Laboratory
Skills/AbilitiesEssential criteria
  • 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