Senior Biomedical Scientist H&I | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

On-site

AUD 83,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics to support the H&I service across Liverpool Group Hospitals and the wider region.

The role involves independent work across histocompatibility techniques, maintaining accreditation standards, supervising staff, and contributing to a high-quality diagnostic service with on-call duties. HCPC registration and NHS experience are essential.

Qualifications

Registered Biomedical Scientist with HCPC.
Experience in NHS histocompatibility/immunogenetics.
Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

Perform HLA typing using SSP/SSOP/QPCR & NGS.
Perform HLA antibody testing using Luminex technology.
Perform flow cytometry crossmatching.
Author SOPs and associated documents.
Interpret data with specialized software for HLA typing.
Maintain laboratory records and QA documentation.
Supervise and appraise staff within the section.
Assist in training and development of staff.
Participate in on-call 24/7 as required.
Maintain HCPC registration.

Skills

HLA typing

HLA antibody testing

Flow cytometry crossmatching

Laboratory quality control

Staff supervision

SOP authoring

Education

Biomedical Scientist degree

HCPC registration

Tools

Luminex technology

Flow cytometry software

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist H&I | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Band 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientist with previous NHS experience to join our team.

You will play an important role in supporting the laboratory and contributing to the delivery of a high-quality Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Service across Liverpool Group Hospitals and the wider region. This role is ideal for a skilled Biomedical Scientist who is confident working independently, across a broad range of histocompatibility techniques, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care.

H&I Laboratory forms part of the Infection and Immunity directorate in LUHFT’s Diagnostic Treatment Centre. We are a small cohesive team comprising of Technical Support Staff, Biomedical Scientists and a Clinical Team. The laboratory offers a standard weekday routine service with an additional out of hours on call service for renal transplantation, supported by state registered technical and clinical staff.

·Perform comprehensive range of molecular and serological testing to a high standard
·Perform and monitor internal quality control (IQC)
·Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
·Adhere to health and safety, infection control, and laboratory policies.
·Work collaboratively with colleagues to support an efficient diagnostic service.
·Ensure all laboratory work meets quality assurance and accreditation standards.
·Supervise and appraise all relevant levels of staff within the section.
·Assist in training and development forall relevant levels staff.
·Evaluations of new methods and validation and verifications of reagents and equipment.
·Participate in out of hours 24/7 oncall service.
·Maintain professional HCPC registration

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

·Perform HLA typing using molecular methods SSP/SSOP/QPCR & NGS
·Perform HLA antibody testing using Luminex technology
·Perform flow cytometry crossmatching
·Author Standard Operating Procedures, and associated technical documents
·Utilise a comprehensive range of bespoke software packages to interpret complex data for HLA typing and antibody identification
·Reporting and authorising of laboratory results and maintaining local database records
·Monitor IQC data and generate statistical trending and monthly reports
·Perform staff appraisals
·Perform Laboratory Audits
·Supervision and training of technical staff
·Evaluate new technologies and reagents and complete validation documentation
·Troubleshoot technical issues
·Monitoring stock control and procurement
·Liaise closely with Laboratory Clinical Team