MTO/Trainee Healthcare Scientist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking an MTO/Trainee Healthcare Scientist to be a core member of the NHS laboratory team. The successful candidate will perform specialist procedures and engage in translational R&D within a national reference centre renowned for Neuroimmunology testing. This role requires strong analytical and technical skills, as well as experience in a diagnostic or research laboratory. The laboratory values quality and continuous improvement and actively encourages diverse applications.

Qualifications

• Band 5 scientist with ability to carry out specialist techniques.
• Experience in a Neuroimmunology, Biochemistry, or Immunology diagnostic or research laboratory.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Train other staff in the team on request.
• Meet service requirements and turnaround times of the Department.
• Carry out analytical, technical, quality management and administrative troubleshooting.
• Maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
• Perform specialist techniques requiring highly developed manual skills.
• Evaluate and aid in the introduction of new laboratory techniques and tests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Manual dexterity

Job description

MTO/Trainee Healthcare Scientist (Band 5)

Location: NHS Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London. This laboratory is a national reference centre with an international reputation for Neuroimmunology testing and cerebrospinal fluid analysis.

Overview: The successful candidate will be a core member of the NHS laboratory team, performing specialist procedures in accordance with departmental SOPs, participating in regular updates, audit, and aiding in specialised method development. The role offers an exciting opportunity for involvement in translational R&D.

Responsibilities

• Train other staff in the team on request.
• Meet service requirements and turnaround times of the Department.
• Carry out analytical, technical, quality management and administrative troubleshooting, and maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables to ensure reliable service delivery in accordance with ISO 15189:2022.
• Perform specialist techniques as dictated by the nature of the Department, requiring highly developed manual skills.
• Perform additional role duties in the team.
• Evaluate and aid in the introduction of new complex laboratory techniques and tests.

Qualifications

• Band 5 scientist with ability to carry out specialist techniques.
• Experience in a Neuroimmunology, Biochemistry, or Immunology diagnostic or research laboratory.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

UCLH is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.