Laboratory Manager | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater London is seeking a Laboratory Manager for the Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Programme. The role involves managing the laboratory's operations, supervising a team of scientists, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a regulated environment. Candidates should be HCPC registered with a strong knowledge of Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, and have leadership experience. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to vital patient care in a prestigious facility.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with experience in laboratory management.
• Ability to supervise staff and ensure quality standards.
• Strong understanding of relevant SOPs and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
• Supervise and train scientific staff.
• Ensure compliance with quality management system.
• Liaise with hospitals and collaborators.

Skills

Management of laboratory operations

Knowledge of Haematology

Understanding of Stem Cell Transplantation Biology

Quality Control/Quality Assurance

Supervision of scientific staff

Effective communication

Education

HCPC Registered Scientist

Job description

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.

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.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work as part of a committed team in the Wolfson Cellular Therapy Unit at UCLH to:

• Actively manage the day‑to‑day workload of the laboratory including the analysis and processing of patients’ 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.

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.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England – In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026