Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. It has the largest paediatric Haematology and Oncology Centre in Europe.
An opportunity has arisen in the Department of Haematology’s - Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service for a Medical Laboratory Assistant. This is an excellent post for an enthusiastic and scientifically innovative individual.
Relevant experience in a clinical Haematology or Molecular Laboratory is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
The department provides a range of clinical and diagnostic services to a broad range of specialities such as Haematology-Oncology, Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Gene Therapy and Thymus Transplantation.
Experience/knowledge of Quality Management Systems, standards (ISO15189) and the Clinical Laboratory accreditation process is also desirable. Excellent organisational skills are essential as is the ability to effectively communicate with other laboratory and clinical staff.
Specimen reception: checking patient information and sample type, sorting and numbering of specimens. Follow procedures for the receipt of correctly labelled specimens and inform lab staff of any errors
To input patient demographics and test request details on to the Laboratory Information Management System
To undertake preparatory work such as preparation of reagents and other solutions as required
To undertake preparatory work such as preparation of reagents and other solutions as required
Monitoring stocks of materials in store
To maintain cleanliness of all laboratory benches, centrifuges, fridges and freezers
To follow Standard Operating Procedures to perform laboratory tasks not requiring state registration
To monitor and record fridge and ambient room temperatures
To provide administrative support including generating requests and worksheets
Undertake general laboratory filing and administration when required
Comply with quality standards required in service-provision and participate in internal and external quality control
Perform quality audits as required
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.
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 .
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
