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

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Consultant Clinical Scientist (Deputy Head of H&I) to oversee laboratory activities and provide clinical services. The role involves leadership, management, and participation in research, ensuring high-quality outputs in a UKAS accredited laboratory.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS pension

Continuous learning culture

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of relevant policies and guidelines.
• Extensive diagnostic laboratory experience in histocompatibility & immunogenetics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality laboratory output and manage activities.
• Lead scientific training for various candidates.
• Participate in the National H&I Consultant on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Diagnostic Laboratory Experience

Understanding of Policies

Education

PhD / DClinSci in Transfusion/Transplantation

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists in H&I

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Consultant Clinical Scientist (Deputy Head of H&I)

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Job Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant operates a network of centres across England and North Wales, collecting around 2 million units of blood and tissues annually. We convert these into safe blood components, blood, and tissue products for patient treatments, and provide specialist services supporting transfusion and transplantation.

We are seeking a Consultant Clinical Scientist - Deputy Head of Department in the Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory, NHSBT Birmingham. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Department to provide clinical services across a wide area. The laboratory is UKAS and EFI accredited, supporting various transplantation and immunogenetic services.

Main Duties

• Ensure high-quality, appropriate, relevant, and reliable laboratory output.
• Manage laboratory activities, oversee work standards, and deputise for the Head of Department as needed.
• Lead scientific training supporting STP, HSST, MSc, PhD, and FRCPath candidates.
• Participate in research and uphold high standards of work.
• Promote NHSBT’s values of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity.
• Provide scientific and technical input for H&I.
• Manage operational activities and a large team within a designated budget.

Participation in the National H&I Consultant on-call rota for out-of-hours support and operational cover is required.

About You – Fully Qualified (8c)

• Deep understanding of relevant policies, standards, and guidelines (e.g., GMP, UKAS, EFI).
• Participation in professional activities at national/international levels.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and laboratory information systems.
• Extensive diagnostic laboratory experience, particularly in histocompatibility & immunogenetics.
• Leadership and management skills.

Qualifications and Training

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

About You – Nearly Qualified (8b)

• Understanding of relevant policies and standards.
• Experience with IT, laboratory work, and NHSBT/wider healthcare community.
• Experience in histocompatibility & immunogenetics, target setting, and staff management.
• Working towards FRCPath Part 2; registration must be maintained.

What We Offer

• Salary: £74,290 - £85,601 per annum (AfC).
• Full-time, permanent role as Band 8c with progression opportunities.
• Based in Birmingham with flexible working options.
• 27 days annual leave, NHS pension, and continuous learning culture.

Application deadline: Sunday 18th May at 23:59. Interviews: Thursday 5th June (subject to confirmation). For inquiries: Luke Foster, Head of H&I Birmingham, [e-mail].