Clinical Scientist

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Clinical Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics. The role involves collaboration with clinical partners, supporting laboratory leadership, and participation in 24-hour on-call services. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree in H&I, HCPC registration, and relevant in-service experience. Join a dedicated team focused on patient safety and service improvement.

Benefits

Support for continuing professional development

Participation in scientific events

Qualifications

• Registration as a clinical scientist in H&I with HCPC.
• Demonstrable H&I in-service experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform, analyse and report complex scientific laboratory tests.
• Liaise with clinical partners in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support laboratory leadership in service improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Research and development ability

Education

Masters Degree in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

First Degree in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

PhD in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

Tools

Lab computer systems

Standard software packages

Job description

Clinical Scientist

Applications are invited for a band 7 Clinical Scientist post in the Liverpool Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) department of the Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL), based on the Royal Liverpool University Hospital site. The H&I department provides renal transplantation and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation services, plus disease association and pharmacogenetic testing. H&I is a team of 15 staff, including clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, and technical staff, supporting >100 renal transplants and >40 stem cell transplants each year.

As a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Clinical Scientist in H&I, you will be required to perform, analyse and report the results of highly complex scientific laboratory tests relating to H&I services. This includes, but is not limited to, HLA typing, antibody testing, crossmatching and donor chimerism analysis. Good knowledge of H&I and analytical techniques used within the field is essential for this role.

The role will include liaison with our clinical partners in clinical and multidisciplinary meetings. Professional judgement will be required to provide clinical advice, in collaboration with the wider H&I team.

You will be supporting the laboratory's leadership in delivering service improvements with a focus on efficient delivery and patient safety. This includes investigation of novel technologies and assisting in change control processes to incorporate advancements into our routine clinical services.

Participation in the department's 24 hour on call services rota is a requirement of this post.

Further development is encouraged, with support to attend relevant scientific events and CPD activities. Training candidates expected to obtain HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist within the next six months will be paid under Annex 21 until qualified.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, employing over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for >2 million people in the North West.

Responsibilities

• Perform, analyse and report complex scientific laboratory tests relating to H&I services.
• Maintain HLA typing, antibody testing, crossmatching and donor chimerism analysis.
• Liaise with clinical partners in multidisciplinary meetings and provide clinical advice.
• Support laboratory leadership in delivering service improvements and incorporate novel technologies.
• Participate in the department's 24 hour on call services rota.
• Attend relevant scientific events and CPD activities.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) or equivalent.
• Registration as a clinical scientist in H&I with HCPC.
• BSHI Diploma supervision, organisational and appraisal.
• First Degree in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics or equivalent.
• PhD in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I).

Experience

• Demonstrable H&I in-service experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience.
• Experience of staff management e.g. training.

Knowledge

• Evidence of CPD and ongoing training in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics.
• Specialist training in H&I.
• Good knowledge of analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solving.
• Fully conversant with COSHH regulations and their application to laboratories.
• Knowledge of managerial procedures in general.

Skills

• Developed analytical (technical) skills in general areas.
• Deduce probability from a range of opinions.
• Able to conduct research and development activities.
• Able to use and manipulate lab computer system and standard software packages.
• Able to provide leadership to a small team within the department.
• Good oral and written communication skills; prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings or teaching commitment.
• Able to organise and manage complex activities.
• Highly developed co‑ordination skills.
• Ability to organise the day‑to‑day activities of the department.
• Able to initiate and co‑ordinate R & D activities.
• Able to conduct audit of services.
• Ability to participate in the analysis and redesign of working practices and policies.

Other

• Good interpersonal skills.

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.

Closing date: 18 November 2025. Applications accepted until then.