Job overview

MFT is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work in the Stem Cell Laboratory in a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist role. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the stem cell laboratory service in one of the biggest Haematological transplant programs in the UK.

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. 

The Stem cell department is involved in ATIMPs and gene therapy  treatments. 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 Therapeutics Laboratory.

Main duties of the job

Our Stem Cell Therapeutics Laboratory is based at our Oxford Road Campus and is an integral part of the Trust’s Haematology/Oncology stem cell transplant programe. The laboratory, which is HTA and JACIE accredited, provides specialist clinical and technical services to support these busy transplant program. 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 and also participation in clinical trials .
Due to the work demands of the laboratory this post does not currently include shift rota participation, however some flexibility around daily start/finish times will be required and there is the potential for working hours to change to support the needs of the clinical service in the future.

Full training and supervision will be available. Within the role you will be given the opportunity for personal and continued professional development and encouraged to complete a relevant specialist portfolio or equivalent in Stem Cell Therapeutics.  On completion you will be eligible for a band 6 position following a successful recruitment process.

 We will provide a comprehensive induction Programme and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.