Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist in bacteriology.
This is a role to support the bacteriology diagnostic laboratory. The successful candidate is expected to have experience in an NHS diagnostic bacteriology laboratory. You will be required to participate in weekend working, late shifts and night shifts.
Candidates that do not have a Specialist Portfolio but are working to complete the portfolio, will be considered and if successful and will commence working as a Band 5 until they have completed the portfolio.
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 aISO15189 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 report and discuss all quality and other issues with senior members of staff
- To assist in the training and supervision of Medical Laboratory assistants
- To assist in the training of medical staff
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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
Essential
- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree relevant Biomedical science
- Health and Care Professions Council registered as Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio/ Log book or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- MIBMS or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the day to day running of a diagnostic laboratory
- Experience of providing appropriate training to members of staff such as support staff
- Patient confidentiality and Data protection
- Practical experience in bacteriology /Microbiology
- Experience with paediatric samples
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- 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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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