Laboratory Manager

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a responsible and motivated Laboratory Manager for its Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Programme. The successful applicant will manage daily operations of the laboratory and supervise scientific staff within a strictly regulated environment. Candidates should have a degree in biological/medical science, a current HCPC registration, and substantial experience in laboratory work. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Degree in biological/medical science.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Substantive experience in the same or similar specialty.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of the laboratory's day-to-day operations.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Manage and supervise scientific staff.

Skills

Use of haematology analysers and flow cytometry

Cellular therapy product cryopreservation / manipulation

Technical problem solving

Good computer skills

Education

Degree in biological/medical science

Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a responsible and self-motivated HCPC registered scientist to join the team within the Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Programme as the Laboratory Manager. The team has 9 scientists who are all involved in the processing, storage, and distribution of cellular therapy products for patients undergoing transplantation. A rigorous quality management system is in place to ensure that the facility operates within national and international legislation and provides the best possible care to patients and donors.

The postholder is expected to oversee the management of the day-to-day operation and workload of the laboratory, including the supervision of scientific staff. The successful applicant will be required to maintain at all times the high standards and quality of this highly regulated service and keep an up-to-date knowledge of Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Biology, and current working practices in those areas.

The unit's operational hours are 08:00 - 18:00, Monday - Friday. As a senior member of the laboratory you may be asked to provide support to other staff covering the unit, and to provide assistance in the event of a major incident.

Main duties of the job

UCLH is one of the largest Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant centres in Europe. We perform over 400 transplants per year, provide vital services for UK bone marrow transplant registries and are actively involved in many clinical trials utilising CAR‑T therapies.

• Actively manage the day-to-day workload of the laboratory including the analysis and processing of patient’s blood and procured cellular therapy products using a variety of assays following departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards, results are reported within the agreed turnaround times and in accordance with the relevant SOPs.
• Ensure the efficient functioning of the unit including QC/QA of laboratory equipment and procedures, stock control, participation in external QA schemes, document review and auditing.
• Take responsibility for the documented training of other scientists in the Cell Processing Laboratory.
• Liaise with other hospitals, academic collaborators, commercial suppliers and customers.
• Promote good working relationships between members of the department and with other hospitals. Ensure that staff are able to carry out their duties free from harassment and bullying, adhering to hospital guidelines.

About us

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 people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 309‑UCLH‑7209

Job location: University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Degree in biological/medical science
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies including the HTA and JACIE
• Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection/Confidentiality

Desirable

• Published academic work in peer-reviewed journals relating to cellular therapies

Experience

• Substantive experience in same or similar specialty
• Experience of laboratory information systems
• Experience in audit and evaluation of practice and service
• Cleanroom working and monitoring experience

Skills and Abilities

• Use of haematology analysers and flow cytometry
• Cellular therapy product cryopreservation / manipulation
• Technical problem solving (e.g. equipment failure, Quality Control failure)
• Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results including the investigation of abnormal outcomes
• Good computer skills

Communication

• Clear communication of complex information including results and advice to other health professionals
• Ability to provide and receive sensitive information

Personal and People Development

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to organise and manage own workload
• Work well as a team member
• Reliable, trustworthy, flexible and self-motivated

Specific Requirements

• Required to work a 37.5 hour week

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk