Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a responsible and self-motivated HCPC registered scientist to join the laboratory team within the Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Programme.
The team has 9 scientists who are all involved in the processing, storage, and distribution of cellular therapy products for patients undergoing transplantation.
A rigorous quality management system is in place to ensure that the facility operates within national and international legislation, and provides the best possible care to patients and donors.
Main duties of the job
As part of this small dedicated team, the post holder will be required to work in a clean-room environment to process bone marrow, stem cells and other cellular therapy products for patient transplant.
The post holder will be required to maintain at all times the high standards and quality of this highly regulated service and keep an up to date knowledge of Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Biology, and current working practices in those areas.
About us
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 ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UCLH is one of the largest Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant centres in Europe. We perform over 400 transplants per year, provide vital services for UK bone marrow transplant registries and are actively involved in many clinical trials utilising CAR-T therapies.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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 for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*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 second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UCLH is one of the largest Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant centres in Europe. We perform over 400 transplants per year, provide vital services for UK bone marrow transplant registries and are actively involved in many clinical trials utilising CAR-T therapies.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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 for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*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 second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in biological/medical science
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection/Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of regulatory bodies including the HTA and JACIE
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in same or similar specialty
- Experience of laboratory information systems
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice and service
Desirable
- Cleanroom working and monitoring experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Use of haematology analysers and flow cytometry
- Cellular therapy product cryopreservation / manipulation
- Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results including the investigation of abnormal outcomes
- Good computer skills
Desirable
- Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, Quality Control failure
Communication
Essential
- 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
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to organise and manage own workload
- Work well as a team member
- Reliable, trustworthy, flexible and self-motivated
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work a 37.5 hour week
- Work for long periods in a cleanroom environment
Desirable
- Physical strength to move some heavy items of equipment
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in biological/medical science
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection/Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of regulatory bodies including the HTA and JACIE
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in same or similar specialty
- Experience of laboratory information systems
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice and service
Desirable
- Cleanroom working and monitoring experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Use of haematology analysers and flow cytometry
- Cellular therapy product cryopreservation / manipulation
- Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results including the investigation of abnormal outcomes
- Good computer skills
Desirable
- Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, Quality Control failure
Communication
Essential
- 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
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to organise and manage own workload
- Work well as a team member
- Reliable, trustworthy, flexible and self-motivated
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work a 37.5 hour week
- Work for long periods in a cleanroom environment
Desirable
- Physical strength to move some heavy items of equipment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wolfson Cellular Therapy Unit - UCLH
51, Chenies Mews
London
WC1E 6DD
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
