About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to helpsupport the diagnostic work of the department.
You are expected to at least have previous experience as a MedicalLaboratory Assistant or to have worked in a diagnostic laboratory. A key eye for details and working in an organised manner is crucial to this role.
Please note there potentially may be expectation for you to participate in night shifts. As we are currently reviewing our night service and looking at a restructure of the current night shift.
This is a vibrant, progressive, well equipped, and a ISO15189 accredited laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The department provides an extensive range of investigations to support the specialist patient population of this tertiary referral paediatric hospital, and also provides a specialist service to other hospitals.
This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a very experienced and dedicated team to gain extra skills and knowledge of paediatric microbiology.
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.
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 GOSH Values Essential
Combined GOSH Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
GCSE or higher qualification in science subjects
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Previous laboratory experience
Desirable
Previous experience of working in the NHS Previous laboratory work in a CPA/ISO or other accredited laboratory
Skills/Abilities Essential
Good communication skills written & verbal Basic computer skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)