Job vacancy: Lead Research Healthcare Scientist, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London

Job summary

Main area: Haematology
Grade: Band 8a
Contract: Fixed term: 5 years (VS2515 GOSH Charity Grant until)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 271-CCS-7239949RK

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: £64,156 - £71,148 per annum Inclusive
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59

Lead Research Healthcare Scientist

Band 8a

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 in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
MSc or Post Graduate qualification in a Molecular Science related field or equivalent
Registration with HCPC (must have, at least submitted application to ACS).
PhD
Evidence of CPD

Desirable criteria

Post graduate management / Leadership qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

Appropriate pre and post registration experience in an accredited Haematology Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory
Specialist knowledge and experience to include: Bone Marrow Transplantation, Gene Therapy and Haematological Malignancy. Expert knowledge with DNA editing tools (e.g. CRISPR, base editing).
Knowledge and experience with assessments of on and off target genome editing relevant to clinical applications
Fluency in bioinformatics and tools required for genome editing analysis and cell tracking
Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards i.e. ISO15189
Experience of accreditation assessments
An understanding of the principles and practice of Quality assurance, Risk management and its systems
Experience of training
Evidence of professional and personal development
Experience of Paediatric Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of single cell profiling techniques relevant to cell and gene therapy
Proven experience of managing a team including: - Appraisal skills - Recruitment and selection skills - Disciplinary and capability procedures - Workforce planning to ensure service continuity
Proven experience of procurement and equipment evaluation
Experience in budget and financial management
Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and tools
Experience of change management

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

Good analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to make informed decisions and give expert technical advice in complex situations
Able to provide specialist advice to laboratory staff and users of the service
Excellent and effective verbal and written communication at a senior level
Proven experience in laboratory management at a senior level
A positive and pro-active attitude towards service demands and problem solving with a flexible, open and collaborative style when dealing with complex situations.
A high level of organisational skills i.e. manages own workload and meet deadlines
Flexible, adaptable nature and able to prioritise and work in a changing environment.
Proven skills in the use of Microsoft office applications (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) & databases
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines.
Evidence of scientific/clinical publications.
Project Management skills.

Desirable criteria

Advanced Training skills
Leadership skills at a senior level

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

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).

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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.

Application numbers

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Prof Stuart Adams
Job title: Consultant Clinical Scientist
Telephone number: 02074059200
Additional information: Ex 5400

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Job summary

Employer heading

Lead Research Healthcare Scientist

Band 8a

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Please be advised that:

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Applicant requirements

Application numbers

Documents to download

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