Senior Healthcare Scientist

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the jobYou 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.

About us 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.

Details Date posted
17 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 7

Salary
58,133 to 65,261 a year

Inclusive per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
271-CCS-8139704

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

LondonWC1N 3JH
United Kingdom Job description

Job 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.
Job description
Job 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

Combined Trust Values

Essential Combined Trust Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

EssentialBSc Biomedical ScienceMSc (relevant speciality) or equivalent experience

Evidence of advanced flow cytometry training in a clinical diagnostic laboratoryHCPC Registration Evidence of CPDDesirable

Research experience including assay development and panel design

Evidence of leadership and management training

Experience/Knowledge

Essential Experience in working in an Accredited Clinical Haematology and Flow Cytometry Laboratory and knowledge of regulatory standards i.e. ISO
15189

Knowledge in multiparameter flow cytometric analysis

Experience and knowledge of minimal residual disease detection

Experience of effectively managing staff and training junior staff members

Experience with validation of new equipment/tests, SOP writing, audits, incident reporting and use of quality management systems

Experience and knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Health and Safety requirements

Skills/Abilities

Essential Excellent telephone manner

Good inter-personal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to organise and manage own workload and meet deadlines

Good analytical and interpretive skills with the ability to make informed decisions and give expert technical advice

Flexible,…