Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Scientist or Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) Laboratory. Our laboratory carries out testing for renal and stem cell transplantation for NHS teaching Hospitals in Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and Leicester. We are also a supra regional centre involved in the provision of HLA selected platelets and immunogenetic diagnostic testing to many hospitals in the Midlands and North of England. We have recently moved to the new purpose built NHSBT centre near J37 of the M1 at Barnsley with a high standard of laboratory and other facilities.
You will join our friendly team and play an important role performing, analysing, and interpreting a wide range of specialist scientific and technical procedures and investigations relating to the issue of results for transplant patients and donors impacting directly on patient care. In addition, you will be involved with the supply of HLA selected platelet units, providing advice to clinicians, and contributing to the coordination and supervision of the work, training and conduct of scientific and support staff. We will provide you with extensive induction and training and ongoing development to support you in this role and achieve your career ambitions
We will consider applications from Clinical Scientists who are within 6 months of obtaining HCPC registration.
We are open to a conversation about relocation expenses for the right candidate subject to approval.
Main duties of the job
In this role as a Clinical Scientist / Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will be required to analyse, interpret, validate and report the results of specialist Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) investigations. Your duties will include:
* Analysing and performing both molecular and serological based testing in relation to solid organ and haematopoietic stem cell transplant and immunogenetic services.
* Assisting with quality management issues within your section of the laboratory, under the direction of the Clinical Scientists Section Head and Laboratory Operations Manager
* Communicating specialist results to internal and external clinicians, other healthcare colleagues and scientific staff on for example test results.
* Contributing to the coordination and supervision of the work, training and conduct of scientific and support staff
* Assisting with the supply of HLA selected platelet units, providing advice to clinicians
With appropriate training and experience you will be required to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota and exceptionally to provide cover in times of operational difficulty for which notice will be given.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
* In depth knowledge and expertise in clinical solid organ and/or stem cell transplantation science.
* Experience of working to quality and accreditation systems and standards.
* Proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques /environments.
* Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
Qualifications and Training
* MSc or equivalent in transplantation, immunology, transfusion or relevant science or equivalent specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. BSHI Diploma OR equivalent relevant experience.
* Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Clinical or Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained).
* BSc in Biological/Medical sciences or relevant sciences.
* Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
About Us
At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.
It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.
Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 16th October 2024.
Interview dates are to be confirmed.
For informal enquiries please contact Tim Key, Head of H&I Barnsley at tim.key@nhsbt.nhs.uk