Location
Salary
£38,488 - £46,852 Inclusive per annum pro rata
Profession
Biomedical scientist
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
11 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover until 9th January 2028)
Posted Date
28 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

14 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills/Abilities

    Good inter-personal and communication skills (verbal and written)

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to work efficiently and in methodical, organised and timely manner

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to work accurately under pressure

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to use standard software programs, flow cytometry software and laboratory computer systems

  • Skills/Abilities

    Ability to supervise and train junior colleagues

  • Skills/Abilities

    Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic lab work including data handling

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Experience working in an ISO15189 accredited Immunology Laboratory

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Experience in performing routine diagnostic assays used in Serology, Molecular, Cellular & Immunophenotyping

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Experience of flow cytometry

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Experience of Quality Management Systems

  • Experience/Knowledge

    Experience and knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Health and Safety requirements

  • GOSH Culture and Values

    GOSH Values

  • Academic/Professional Qualification/Training

    BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent as assessed by the HCPC

  • Academic/Professional Qualification/Training

    HCPC registration

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job overview

This is a 1-year fixed-term opportunity to join the specialist Immunology Laboratory at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to develop their experience within a specialist paediatric diagnostic service and work as part of a supportive and highly skilled team.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the provision of a high-quality clinical diagnostic laboratory service within Laboratory Medicine, Division of Core Clinical Services at GOSH NHS Foundation Trust. You will support the team in the delivery and management of the Immunology Diagnostic Service, provide supervision and guidance to junior staff and undertake core scientific, technical and interpretative work across the laboratory, including the Gene Therapy section, in line with training, experience and HCPC registration.

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.

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.

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This advert is for Biomedical Scientist - Immunology with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 Inclusive per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover until 9th January 2028). The application deadline is 11 Nov 2026.

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