Consultant Clinical Scientist (Deputy Head of H&I)

NHS Blood and Transplant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Consultant Clinical Scientist to lead in the Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory. This role involves managing laboratory activities, ensuring high-quality outputs, and supporting clinical services across hospitals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive diagnostic experience and leadership skills, contributing to the NHSBT’s commitment to equality and inclusion. With a competitive salary and benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to impact transfusion and transplantation services significantly.

Benefits

NHS pension

Flexible working

Generous leave

Qualifications

• PhD/DClinSci in transfusion/transplantation science required.
• Extensive experience in histocompatibility & immunogenetics.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to maintain leadership in the field.
• Manage laboratory activities and support scientific training.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Extensive diagnostic laboratory experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Deep understanding of relevant policies and standards

Education

PhD/DClinSci or equivalent in transfusion/transplantation science

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists in H&I

HPCP registration

Job description

Consultant Clinical Scientist (Deputy Head of H&I)

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Job Overview

NHS Blood and Transplant operates across England and North Wales, collecting and processing blood, tissues, and providing specialist services supporting transfusion and transplantation. We seek a qualified Consultant Clinical Scientist in the Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory at NHSBT Colindale to support clinical services across hospitals, including registry typing, blood transfusion, and immunogenetics services. The lab is UKAS and EFI accredited and supports NHSBT’s Genomics programme.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to maintain leadership in the field.
• Ensure high-quality, consistent laboratory output.
• Manage laboratory activities, including deputising for the Head of Department.
• Support scientific training and research activities.
• Lead NHSBT’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Provide scientific and technical input for H&I services.
• Oversee operational activities and manage team and budget.

Participation in the national H&I Consultant on-call rota for out-of-hours support is required.

Candidate Profile

Fully Qualified (8c)

• Deep understanding of relevant policies, standards, and guidelines (e.g., GMP, GCLP, CPA, EFI, UKBTS, BCSH).
• Experience in professional activities at a national/international level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Extensive diagnostic laboratory experience, particularly in histocompatibility & immunogenetics.
• Leadership and management skills.

Qualifications and Training

• PhD/DClinSci or equivalent in transfusion/transplantation science.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists in H&I.
• HPCP registration (must be maintained).
• Commitment to CPD.

Nearly Qualified (8b)

• Knowledge of relevant policies and standards.
• Experience with IT and in diagnostic laboratories.
• Post-registration experience in histocompatibility & immunogenetics.
• Leadership and management skills.

Qualifications and Training

• FRCPath Part 1 in H&I; working towards Part 2.
• Management qualification or courses.
• Membership of professional bodies (e.g., BSHI, EFI).
• HPCP registration (must be maintained).

Applicants must demonstrate the required attributes throughout the recruitment process. The role offers a salary of £74,290 - £85,601, full-time, permanent, with benefits including NHS pension, flexible working, and generous leave. The closing date is 23:59 on Wednesday 7th May 2025, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 19th May. For informal inquiries, contact Dr. Colin Brown at [e-mail].