Senior Healthcare Scientist

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Site Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £58,133 - £65,261 Inclusive per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/08/2026 23:59

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS 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.

A unique opportunity in the Department of Haematology’s:
Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (Flow cytometry) has arisen for a suitably qualified Health Care Scientist. This is an excellent post for an enthusiastic and scientifically innovative individual.

You must have the relevant experience in Haematology, and Flow cytometry immunophenotyping as well as be able to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge and experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory setting.

You will support the Lead Healthcare Scientist in the provision of a high quality flow cytometry diagnostic service to include: leukaemia diagnosis, Mylo/Lymphoproliferative disorders, red cell membrane defects, platelet disorders, monitoring of Minimal Residual Disease/ CART efficacy and characterisation of bone marrow haematopoietic cells. You will also have experience/knowledge of Quality Management Systems, standards (ISO
15189) and the Clinical Laboratory accreditation process.

We 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.

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.

• Combined Trust Values
• BSc Biomedical Science
• MSc (relevant speciality) or equivalent experience
• Evidence of advanced flow cytometry training in a clinical diagnostic laboratory
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Research experience including assay development and panel design
• Evidence of leadership and management training

• Experience in working in an Accredited Clinical Haematology and Flow Cytometry…