Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring leader to take their career to the next level. Applications are invited from experienced, suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists, with demonstrable senior level experience. The successful candidate will be the scientist section lead of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory within the directorate of Infection and Immunity. Responsibility will primarily be for the Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) laboratory, but the successful candidate will be expected to work with existing managers within Microbiology and Virology. The successful candidate will oversee day to day operations of the H&I laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, optimal resource management and effective team leadership. You will play a key role in supporting renal and stem cell transplantation programmes and immunological services. Joining a supportive, collaborative and forward thinking team, you will work in a highly specialised and impactful field, directly contributing to improved patient outcomes Main duties of the job The post holder will manage the technical service of a major section of the department or a group of smaller sections, and will take a lead role in the implementation of new equipment / techniques as directed. The post holder is required to be able to supervise a wide range of technical procedures, including complex specialist diagnostic tests, in the section they are currently managing. They will also have in depth knowledge of the science behind those procedures in order to be able to train / educate and problem solve. The post holder will be expected to undertake departmental managerial duties as delegated by the Directorate Manager. The post holder will take department wide responsibility for a major aspect of service delivery. The post holder will be a key member of the Directorate Quality Management Team. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 287-LCL-131-24 Job locations Liverpool Clinical Laboratories Liverpool L7 8YE Job description Job responsibilities To assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples submitted to the laboratory and to take remedial action when required. To analyse specimens for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using complex, specialised and very expensive equipment To interpret technical validity of results, which may be anomalous, incomplete, complex or conflicting, using professional knowledge and experience. To make technical assessments of method and instrument performance by monitoring quality control used on specialist laboratory methods and analytical systems. To use empathy and understanding to ensure that technical, clinical and linguistic barriers to understanding are overcome. To report results to clinicians and other service users in accordance with SOPs. To provide advice to clinicians and other service users regarding specimen types, timing of collection of specimen and turnaround times. The post holder will be the senior person on site for significant periods and will be responsible for all departmental activity during these periods. For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description Job description Job responsibilities To assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples submitted to the laboratory and to take remedial action when required. To analyse specimens for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using complex, specialised and very expensive equipment To interpret technical validity of results, which may be anomalous, incomplete, complex or conflicting, using professional knowledge and experience. To make technical assessments of method and instrument performance by monitoring quality control used on specialist laboratory methods and analytical systems. To use empathy and understanding to ensure that technical, clinical and linguistic barriers to understanding are overcome. To report results to clinicians and other service users in accordance with SOPs. To provide advice to clinicians and other service users regarding specimen types, timing of collection of specimen and turnaround times. The post holder will be the senior person on site for significant periods and will be responsible for all departmental activity during these periods. For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive clinical, and in depth technical experience of the areas managed and all the methodologies, analytical instrumentation and operational procedures appertaining to that laboratory. Significant post registration experience. Proven managerial experience Qualifications Essential Bachelor of Science degree Health Professions Council Registration MSc or FIBMS qualification or equivalent Must maintain a professional development portfolio. Desirable A Formal management qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive clinical, and in depth technical experience of the areas managed and all the methodologies, analytical instrumentation and operational procedures appertaining to that laboratory. Significant post registration experience. Proven managerial experience Qualifications Essential Bachelor of Science degree Health Professions Council Registration MSc or FIBMS qualification or equivalent Must maintain a professional development portfolio. Desirable A Formal management qualification 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. Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Liverpool Clinical Laboratories Liverpool L7 8YE Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)