Healthcare Scientist Cellular Therapies Role in London with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location
London, England

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
£35,392 to £42,618 per year

About Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), they’re not just treating conditions — they’re pioneering new therapies. As a globally recognised leader in cellular and gene therapies for children, their impact stretches from the lab bench to life-changing outcomes for families. Their Cell Therapy Lab is vital to this mission, working hand-in-hand with cutting-edge clinical teams and research departments to change what’s possible for paediatric care. If you want meaningful work and a supportive work environment, this is it.

Job details

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programme so you can confidently work across cell therapy services
• Hands-on experience in leading-edge translational research that impacts patient survival and quality of life
• Exposure to unique cell therapy procedures including Thymus Transplant, cell depletion, storage, and flow cytometry
• Supportive team culture with mentorship, development planning, and clear progression routes
• Access to active inclusion networks supporting diversity, belonging, and peer-led growth

Requirements

• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Experience in an accredited NHS lab, especially involving blood or human tissue
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems and Standard Operating Procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, organise tasks, and adapt in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Desire to train and support others including trainees and junior staff

Salary Details

This Band 6 role offers a starting salary between £35,392 and £42,618 depending on experience.

About the Role

In this cell therapy role, you won’t just be following lab protocols — you’ll be influencing life-saving outcomes. Working within their specialist team, you’ll process and manipulate haematopoietic stem cells, support cutting-edge research trials, and play a part in delivering transformative therapies to children with complex conditions. You’ll be hands-on in a cleanroom environment, working with sensitive samples and high-spec equipment that supports real-time clinical decisions. This is more than lab work — it’s about using science to give families hope.

Your work will directly support children undergoing transplants and help advance treatments that don’t exist anywhere else. You’ll also contribute to a robust quality management system, help improve operational flow, and get involved with groundbreaking Thymus Transplant Programme initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver core cell therapy services like cell selection, red cell depletion, and cryopreservation
• Help evaluate and embed new translational techniques that shape patient therapies
• Report results clearly and contribute to accurate interpretation
• Maintain quality control through audits, SOP updates, and document checks
• Supervise and train MLAs, trainees, and junior scientists
• Support risk assessments and ensure safe practice across the lab

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of safeguarding standards.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

GOSH actively promotes a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and supports inclusion. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQ+, and those with long-term health conditions or disabilities.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
• Contact: Recruitment Team, careers@gosh.nhs.uk

Reference Number
271-BCC-6402594

How To Apply
Want your work to mean something every single day? Don’t wait around. Apply today and be part of something bigger.