Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology - Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 349-CSS-7422041-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Oxford Road campus
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £64,455 - £74,896 Per Annum, Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Biomedical Scientist - Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory
Band 8b
Job overview
MFT is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead the Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory in a Band 8b 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 programme. 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.
The successful applicant will act as the Lead higher specialist, registered Biomedical Scientist for the Stem Cell Laboratory therapeutic service and using specialist expertise and knowledge ensure the service complies with international and national accreditation standards and directives and advise service users, clients and patients on scientific and technical issues. They will also be responsible for the overall operation and development of the Stem Cell Laboratory service area, providing a quality led, efficient and safe service on the supply and processing of therapeutic components, products and transplant material suitable for purpose.
Acting as the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) Designated Individual (DI) for Human Application the successful applicant will hold the primary (legal) responsibility for supervising that the licensed activity of the service is authorised and carried out to the requirements of Section 18 of the Human Tissue Act.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the ‘NHS England’ website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences / MSc or equivalent in Transfusion Science
- Evidence of participation in CPD
- Recognised management qualification or attendance at appropriate management training courses or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Member of recognised CPD Scheme
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Considerable experience within Stem Cell specialty with substantial experience in a supervisory capacity
- Awareness of laboratory and management issues within specialist area
- Experience of managing and sustaining laboratory accreditation with MHRA, HTA, JACIE
Desirable criteria
- Experience of liasing with multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of service development
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to liaise with and manage staff of varying grades
- Evidence of working with and leading a team
- Keyboard skills and computer literacy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sylvia Blake
- Job title
- Laboratory Haematology Directorate Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 276 4087
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