Healthcare Scientist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Scientist to join their dynamic team in a leading stem cell transplantation laboratory. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials and innovative therapies, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. As part of a complex NHS trust, you will collaborate with various teams to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. This position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, providing a platform for professional growth in a supportive environment committed to excellence in healthcare and sustainability.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered scientist with experience in stem cell transplantation.
• Strong collaboration skills with clinical and quality management teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the stem cell transplantation laboratory operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and continuous service improvement.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Laboratory Management

Clinical Trials Support

Cellular Therapy Knowledge

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science

Postgraduate Qualification in Healthcare Science

Job description

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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 centre selected to treat patients with licensed commercial products and will soon participate in the exciting field of Tumour Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapies.

To manage and maintain the high throughput service, strong working relationships with several teams are crucial. The laboratory works closely with clinical and quality management teams to ensure the best outcomes for patients and continuous service improvement. As a dedicated and responsible scientist supporting the laboratory, you will find this role both challenging and rewarding.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, 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 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, specializing in women’s health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our world-class support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

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

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Lubinda Mbundi, Job title: Laboratory Manager, Email: [e-mail]
• Stuart Ings, Laboratory Director, Email: [e-mail]