Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Advanced Biomedical Scientist, Stem Cell Bank 

Applications are invited for enthusiastic Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered, Biomedical Scientists with an MSc in Biomedical Science to work to be part of the Stem Cell Laboratory service in Belfast City Hospital. The laboratory, which is HTA and JACIE accredited, provides specialist clinical and technical services to support our busy transplant programmes. The laboratory receives, processes, cryopreserves and issues haematopoietic stem cells for therapeutic use in both adult and paediatric patients. This is a small team dedicated to meeting the current clinical demands on the service, developing the next generation of processing techniques for the Stem Cell Laboratory. 

Applicants must have a Minimum of 5 years post registration experience in Blood Transfusion including at least 3 years at Band 6 or higher. It is an essential requirement that they have either completed: 

A Specialist IBMS Portfolio in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice.

or

Have successfully completed its predecessor, the CPSM/HPC logbook and oral examination

or

Have completed IBMS Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science

or

BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice 

We expect the post holder to have an understanding or experience in the following processes: HTA and JACIE assessments, training, writing policies and reports, audits, validation of equipment and new IT systems, leading a team; ability to multitask. 

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the Stem Cell Bank, utilising the resources available to implement senior management decisions relating to department and trust policy. 

For further information about this post and to apply online, please visit jobs.hscni.net. 

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 21^st May 2025 at 4.30pm. 

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