Principal Clinical Scientist

Applications are welcome from enthusiastic clinical scientists to apply for the position of head of the Metabolic section in Chemical Pathology at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Experience in the field of biochemical genetics is necessary, particularly in core metabolic investigations related to the investigation of organic acid, amino acid, fatty acid oxidation and peroxisomal, and intermediary metabolism. The successful candidate will work alongside the laboratory manager in the section and provide clinical leadership and expert knowledge in the field. The successful candidate will also work within a close and friendly team of other clinical scientists, deputise for the clinical lead in his/her absence, and participate in duty scientist, reporting and out-of-hours rotas.
The Chemical Pathology laboratories at Great Ormond Street Hospital process results for a variety of patients and this makes it an interesting and stimulating environment in which to work. It houses newborn screening and nationally commissioned services for lysosomal and glycogen storage diseases. There will be opportunity to initiate and engage in development projects that help shape the future of laboratory services and we hope that prospective candidates see this as an exciting opportunity for their own personal development in addition to being a member of a friendly and knowledgeable team., The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership to the metabolic section of the laboratory. This will encompass review and progression of existing methodologies used within the section where appropriate, engagement with key users of the service, training and education within the department, and participation in rotas covering reporting, duty scientist and out-of-hours advice services. The position requires advanced knowledge in biochemical genetics and there are several key skills necessary to working in this field. These include the ability to scrutinise complex results and mechanisms of service delivery, to question established dogmas, and to engage and stimulate discussion to promote shared learning and group development., 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.
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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.
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