Job overview

Applications are invited from experienced, flexible and motivated individuals for this Biomedical Scientist role, within the Cell Therapy Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Great Ormond Street Hospital is a world class centre for blood and marrow transplantation of children with a wide range of malignant, haematological, immunological, metabolic and rheumatological conditions. In addition, it has a world class programme of translational research in gene and other cellular based therapies. The Cell Therapy Laboratory supports this clinical work by conducting a wide range of manipulations, including red cell depletion, cord blood washing, cell selection and depletion and storage of autologous haematopoietic stem cells. We provide support for a range of research and development projects and now support the Thymus Transplant Programme.

You will be trained in all aspects of the Cell Therapy Service. In addition, you will undertake assays important to monitoring the efficacy and safety of therapies in line with regulatory requirements.

You will have previous experience of working in a routine Diagnostic Laboratory, and knowledge of regulatory requirements in this specialist area. Please ensure that you read the attached Job Description and Person Specification carefully as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out laboratory investigations in CTL and Immunology sections as requested by the clinical services, taking responsibility for quality and accuracy of the results produced
• To carry out blood and marrow manipulations or other cellular therapies as directed within the cell therapy laboratory
• To contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new procedures and tests, including translational research
• Assist in the maintenance of a full quality management system for the cellular therapy laboratories, ensuring all allocated documents and audits are completed in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the quality assurance of the clean room laboratories, monitoring the environmental results and instigating actions in conjunction with QA pharmacy services
• Help to co-ordinate the booking of procedures within the Cellular Therapy laboratories, and ensure that staff are available
• Help identify unnecessary wastage and ways of improving the laboratory service
• To assist in the training of staff as required.
• To assist in the training of visiting personnel from other departments or trusts.
• To maintain a level of professional conduct as laid down by the Health Professional Council
• To ensure that the laboratory is a safe environment to work in, by following Trust guidelines

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.