Healthcare Scientist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust recognized for excellence in patient care and research. As a pivotal HCPC registered scientist in a bustling stem cell transplantation laboratory, you will support groundbreaking clinical trials and innovative therapies. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of cellular therapies while working alongside dedicated professionals in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on continuous improvement, you'll find a rewarding career path in a supportive and flexible workplace that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting stem cell transplantation laboratories.
• Strong working relationships with clinical and quality management teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the high throughput service in the transplantation laboratory.
• Ensure best possible outcomes for patients through collaboration.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Laboratory Management

Clinical Trials Support

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Biomedical Science

Master's in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

As an HCPC registered scientist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting one of the busiest stem cell transplantation laboratories in Europe. The Transplantation Programme is licensed by the Human Tissue Authority and accredited by JACIE, making us an attractive centre for numerous clinical trials investigating cellular therapy products for various diseases. Additionally, UCLH is a designated centre for treating patients with licensed commercial products and will soon participate in the exciting field of Tumour Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapies.

To manage and maintain our high-throughput service, strong working relationships with several teams are crucial. The laboratory collaborates closely with clinical and quality management teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuous service improvement. Supporting the laboratory as a dedicated and responsible scientist will be both challenging and rewarding.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We operate across eight sites, including:

1. University College Hospital (including the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
4. Eastman Dental Hospital
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, with specialties including women’s health, cancer, infection, neurology, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our world-class support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and by 2040 for indirect emissions.

For detailed person specifications and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note: We are currently advertising two vacancies: one permanent position and a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. If interested in either, specify this in your supporting statement. Submit only one application to avoid delays.

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