Job summary
- Main area
- Healthcare seience
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6241-A
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Wolfson Cellular Therapy Unit
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
As an HCPC registered scientist you will play a pivotal role in supporting one of the busiest stem cell transplantation laboratories in Europe. The Transplantation Programme is licenced by the Human Tissue Authority and accredited by JACIE, making us an attractive centre for a large number of clinical trials investigating cellular therapy products for a range of diseases. In addition, UCLH is also a centre selected to treat patients with licenced commercial products and will soon be participating in the exciting field of Tumour Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapies.
In order to manage and maintain the high throughput service we provide strong working relationships with several teams is crucial. The laboratory works very closely with clinical and quality management teams to ensure that we deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and continue to improve our services. As a dedicated and responsible scientist supporting the laboratory you will find this a challenging and rewarding role.
Main duties of the job
As an HCPC registered scientist you will play a pivotal role in supporting one of the busiest stem cell transplantation laboratories in Europe. The Transplantation Programme is licenced by the Human Tissue Authority and accredited by JACIE, making us an attractive centre for a large number of clinical trials investigating cellular therapy products for a range of diseases. In addition, UCLH is also a centre selected to treat patients with licenced commercial products and will soon be participating in the exciting field of Tumour Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapies.
In order to manage and maintain the high throughput service we provide strong working relationships with several teams is crucial. The laboratory works very closely with clinical and quality management teams to ensure that we deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and continue to improve our services. As a dedicated and responsible scientist supporting the laboratory you will find this a challenging and rewarding role.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
Eastman Dental Hospital
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please be advised that two vacancies are currently advertised: one permanent role and a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. If you wish to be considered for either position, kindly specify this in your supporting statement. Please submit only one application, as duplicate submissions may result in delays in the shortlisting process.
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies#!/job/v7177139.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in biological/medical science
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC
- Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection/Confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of regulatory bodies including the HTA and JACIE
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in same or similar specialty
- Experience of laboratory information systems
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice and service
Desirable criteria
- Cleanroom working and monitoring experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Use of haematology analysers and flow cytometry
- Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, Quality Control failure
- Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results including the investigation of abnormal outcomes
- Good computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Cellular therapy product cryopreservation / manipulation
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential criteria
- Clear communication of complex information including results and advice to other health professionals
- Ability to provide and receive sensitive information
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to organise and manage own workload
- Work well as a team member
- Reliable, trustworthy, flexible and self-motivated
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Available to work full time
- Work for long periods in a cleanroom environment
Desirable criteria
- Ability to handle and transport heavy equipment, with accommodations for diverse needs
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lubinda Mbundi
- Job title
- Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Stuart Ings, Laboratory Director ([email protected])
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