Senior Biomedical Scientist in Kennington

Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified BMS in the Haematology Laboratory within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.Your primary role will be to provide scientific expertise, technical support and leadership within the Haematology Laboratory, as well as assisting the Laboratory Manager with maintaining the QMS in compliance with UKAS accreditation and ISO: ) standards.Expertise in routine Haematology including Blood Film Morphology is essential to the role. With your knowledge of laboratory analytical equipment you will provide training and support to the Laboratory Team. You will work in conjunction with other members of the laboratory senior BMS Team.Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with proven post registration experience in Haematology. Applicants should also have obtained or be working towards a higher qualification in Biomedical Science (eg MSc, FIMBS/HSD in Haematology).Main duties of the jobTo undertake laboratory techniques to a high standard of technical excellence in line with department standard operating procedures. This includes troubleshooting of assays and proceduresTo operate and maintain (where appropriate) laboratory equipment in prescribed manner, including minor equipment repairs, the management of preventative maintenance records for all equipment, and the assessment of supplier reports for complianceTo authorise and report results of investigations, to interpret results to assist diagnosisTo communicate with the service users regarding issues affecting the quality of resultsTo take responsibility for ensuring that the internal quality control compliance is maintained, as well as basic analyser maintenance and other tasks performed by colleaguesTo perform impact assessments in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager and/or Quality Lead where breaches of quality standards may impact patient safety eg temperature deviation or IQC failureTo plan and take responsibility for the efficient and effective organisation of work and staff within the laboratoryTo supervise junior members of staff to undertake the technical work, ensuring effective management of the staff within the section by supporting with any technical or scientific issues that ariseAbout usWe 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.DetailsDate posted16 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
58,133 to 65,261 a year
Inclusive per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number271-CCS- -AJob locationsGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustGreat Ormond Street HospitalLondonWC1 3JHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe 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 Values
EssentialGOSH ValuesKnowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectivesUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplaceDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
EssentialMSc in Biomedical Science, IBMS Fellowship or equivalent skills and experience in Diagnostic HaematologyEvidence of recent CPD activity and reflective learningIBMS Specialist DiplomaRegistration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
Experience/Knowledge
EssentialAdvanced knowledge and experience of routine and specialist tests, performed in Haematology in a diagnostic NHS laboratoryKnowledge of UK accreditation standards and accrediting bodies relevant to HaematologyKnowledge and demonstrable experience of working with the framework of a QMS and participation in accreditation assessmentsDesirableKnowledge and specialist experience of paediatric blood film morphology
Skills/Abilities
EssentialProven ability to organise own workload and meet deadlinesExperience of training junior staff, line management or supervisory experienceDesirableExperience providing support to candidates undertaking IBMS Registration Portfolio or Specialist Diploma
Person Specification
GOSH Values
EssentialGOSH ValuesKnowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectivesUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplaceDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
EssentialMSc in Biomedical Science, IBMS Fellowship or equivalent skills and experience in Diagnostic HaematologyEvidence of recent CPD activity and reflective learningIBMS Specialist DiplomaRegistration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
Experience/Knowledge
EssentialAdvanced knowledge and experience of routine and specialist tests, performed in Haematology in a diagnostic NHS laboratoryKnowledge of UK accreditation standards and accrediting bodies relevant to HaematologyKnowledge and demonstrable experience of working with the framework of a QMS and participation in accreditation assessmentsDesirableKnowledge and specialist experience of paediatric blood film morphology
Skills/Abilities
EssentialProven ability to organise own workload and meet deadlinesExperience of training junior staff, line management or supervisory experienceDesirableExperience providing support to candidates undertaking IBMS Registration Portfolio or Specialist DiplomaDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustGreat Ormond Street HospitalLondonWC1 3JHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustGreat Ormond Street HospitalLondonWC1 3JHUnited KingdomEmployer's website