Job summary
- Main area
- Biomedical Scientist - Molecular Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (None)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 271-CCS-7203261
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 per annum Inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist (Molecular)
Band 6
Job overview
Department of Microbiology, Virology and Infection Prevention Control
Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology & Virology (Fixed Term 1 year) Band 6
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered
Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology and Virology to participate in the
Virology department’s diagnostic service, including serology, 16S pan-bacterial PCR, viral real-time PCR, Sanger sequencing and respiratory metagenomics.
This is an externally funded fixed term post for 12 months.
Candidates are expected to posses an understanding and experience PCR; experience of metagenomics, next-generation sequencing and/or 16S PCR and sequencing would be advantageous.
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 an expanding molecular team in Microbiology and Virology.
This is a vibrant, progressive, well equipped, and ISO:15189 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
- To work within and maintain ISO 15189 standards
- To work in a safe and effective manner, knowing correct procedures for handling hazardous substances within the laboratory, observing the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Laboratory Safety and COSHH records
- To assist in the training and supervision of Medical Laboratory assistants.
- To assist in the training of medical staff
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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 specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential 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/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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 virology E A/I
- Experience with paediatric samples E A/I
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge or experience working and maintaining containment Level III Laboratory
- Experience using instruments such as – Liaison XL, QiaSymphony, Hamilton STAR, AltoStar, Quantstudios, ABI 7500
Skills/Abilities
Essential 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Francis Yongblah
- Job title
- Laboratory manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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