Medical Technical Officer/Trainee BMS | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Greater London is seeking an MTO/Trainee Healthcare Scientist (Band 5) to join their Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory. The role involves performing specialist techniques, contributing to laboratory evaluations, and providing training to other staff. Candidates should possess experience in neuroimmunologytesting and be committed to delivering high-quality services. This position offers opportunities for research and development within a supportive environment aimed at ensuring reliable service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in a neuroimmunology/biochemistry or immunology diagnostic or research laboratory is required.
• Ability to perform specialist techniques and to train other staff as needed.
• Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist techniques as dictated by the nature of the department.
• Aid in the evaluation of new complex laboratory techniques.
• Maintain sufficient supplies of reagents and consumables for service delivery.

Skills

Specialist techniques

Manual skills

Experience in neuroimmunology

Job description

About the role

Expressions of interest are sought for the role of MTO/Trainee Healthcare Scientist (Band 5) in the NHS Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory based at the world‑renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square London (part of UCLH). The laboratory is a national reference centre and has an international reputation for Neuroimmunology testing and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. The laboratory provides acute neurological laboratory services to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH) and the London region, plus highly specialised diagnostic and monitoring laboratory testing services available to worldwide users.

Once trained, the post holder will be a core member of the NHS laboratory team, performing specialist procedures in accordance with departmental SOPs, participating in their regular updates, audits, taking on additional duties and aiding in specialised method development as required. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual with opportunities to take part in translational R&D. The department is directed by a scientist with FRCPath; the clinical lead is a Professor of Neurology and offers potential for supporting further academic and/or professional qualifications.

Currently the lab is not an IBMS training laboratory but is applying for this.

Key responsibilities

• Perform specialist techniques as dictated by the nature of the department, requiring highly developed manual skills.
• Have experience in a neuroimmunology/biochemistry or immunology diagnostic or research laboratory.
• Perform additional role duties in the team.
• Aid the evaluation of new complex laboratory techniques and tests.
• Train other staff in the team on request.
• Meet service requirements and turnaround times of the department.
• Undertake analytical, technical, quality‑management and administrative troubleshooting in addition to maintaining adequate supplies of reagents and consumables to ensure reliable service delivery in accordance with ISO 15189:2022.

About UCLH

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 offer 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

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025.