Clinical Scientist | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Clinical Scientist to join their Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics department. The role involves performing complex laboratory tests, liaising with clinical teams, and providing clinical advice. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and demonstrate analytical skills. Opportunities for continued professional development are available within a dynamic clinical team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable H&I in-service experience or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of analytical methods and quality assurance.
• Able to manage complex activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform, analyze and report complex laboratory tests.
• Liaise with clinical partners in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Participate in the department’s 24-hour on-call services.

Skills

H&I in-service experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registration with HCPC

Specialist training in H&I

Tools

Lab computer systems

Standard software packages

Job description

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.

The clinical scientist role will cover all aspects of the H&I service, including rotation through both the renal transplantation and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation services. There will be opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge and technical expertise in support of our patient care, as part of a collaborative clinical team. Continued development in pursuit of career ambitions is encouraged, including support to attend relevant scientific events and CPD activities.

We are happy to consider applications from individuals who are training in H&I and are expected to obtain HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist within the next six months. Applicants working towards HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist will be paid under Annex 21 until qualified, in line with NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

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.

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, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues 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 for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single‑site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

A full job description is provided in the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Essential

• To have demonstrable H&I in‑service experience or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Specialist training in H&I
• Evidence of CPD and on‑going training in H&I
• Good knowledge of analytical methods, quality assurance, and problem solving
• To have developed analytical (technical) skills in general area
• Able to use and manipulate lab computer system and standard software packages
• Good oral and written communication skills. Able to prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings or as part of a teaching commitment.
• Able to organise and manage complex activities.
• Highly developed co‑ordination skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Demonstrable supervisory experience
• Experience in staff management
• 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 practises and policies.

This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025