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    Clinical Scientist - London, United Kingdom - NHS Blood and Transplant

    NHS Blood and Transplant
    NHS Blood and Transplant London, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Summary

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Scientist to join our Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) Laboratory.

    The H&I laboratory at Colindale supports stem cell transplantation for NHS teaching Hospitals, platelet refractoriness and immunogenetic testing for susceptibility genes to aid disease diagnosis and drug hypersensitivity. We also provide national testing support for HLA selected transfusion and British Bone Marrow Registry (BBMR) testing. You'll 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 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.

    Working within a laboratory that promotes the highest standards, you will also participate in the out of hours on-call rota in support of the issue of HLA selected products.

    As an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or Senior Biomedical Scientist in H&I you will have a specialist qualification such as the BSHI Diploma, MSc, or equivalent relevant experience. You will have the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and precision and be able to work independently and with a team. In return you'll benefit from an excellent pension, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, using modern equipment and practices where you can develop your specialist skills and scientific education.

    If you are close to obtaining HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (e.g. in final year of STP course, working towards ACS portfolio or other route), please apply via the separate trainee clinical scientist vacancy reference . This vacancy will be live from 22nd May .

    Main duties of the job

    In this role as a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist within H&I, you will be required to analyse, interpret, validate and report the results of specialist Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics investigations. Your duties will include:

  • Performing, analysing and authorising both molecular and serological based testing.
  • Assisting with the supply of HLA selected products and providing advice to clinicians.
  • Communicating specialist results to internal and external clinicians, other healthcare colleagues and scientific staff.
  • Assisting with quality management duties within the laboratory, under the direction of the Clinical Scientist Section Heads and Laboratory Operations Manager.
  • Contributing to the coordination and supervision of the work, training and conduct of scientific and support staff.
  • You will be required to train and work on a rotational basis in all areas of the department.

    • 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.
  • Proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques / environments.
  • Experience of working to relevant quality and accreditation systems and standards.
  • Evidence of involvement in Research and Development Projects.
  • Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems.

    • Qualifications and Training

  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Clinical Scientist (which must be maintained).
  • BSc in Biological/Medical sciences or relevant science degree or equivalent.
  • MSc or equivalent in transplantation, immunology, transfusion or relevant science or post graduate qualification e.g.British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI) Diploma, specialist portfolio, FIBMS OR equivalent relevant experience.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
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