Healthcare Scientist

Healthcare Scientist

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated science graduate to join our NHSBT Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H & I) Laboratory located at the Colindale Centre, London.

The successful candidate will support processing, testing and issuing blood and its components and delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services relating to the transfusion of blood and stem cells, transplantation and tissue banking. Other responsibilities include supporting laboratory activities such as sample archiving and retrieval, preparation of reagents and maintenance of equipment.

Main duties of the job

The Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics laboratory carries out HLA typing and antibody screening in support of blood transfusion, stem cell transplantation, the provision of specialist blood products and Immunogenetics/disease association testing. We have direct involvement with clinicians, for example, in transplantation, we use our test results to provide advice on the compatibility of a potential stem cell donor and the recipient.

Working within a modern laboratory environment you will be operating some of the latest laboratory analysers and testing systems to produce accurate and timely test results. Tests include molecular (DNA) based, including gene sequencing and multiplex solid phase platform assays.

• You will be required to perform and interpret a wide range of specialist scientific and technical procedures and tests relating to the issue of results or blood/tissue products.
• You will be required to conduct automated and manual investigations in a diagnostic laboratory, operating a range of complex and routine equipment, applying scientific, theoretical and practical knowledge expected of a Healthcare Scientist.
• You will be required to provide cover in times of operational difficulty, with reasonable notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of the use of a range of laboratory analysers and equipment.
• Experience in a range of scientific techniques.
• Experience of working with Information Technology.

Qualifications and Training

• Degree in Biomedical Science or appropriate sciebce degree
• Evidence of continuous learning and professional development.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 16th April.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on Thursday 4th May – subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact – Kirti Mepani, Clinical Scientist Section Head, Kirti.Mepani@nhsbt.nhs.uk