Senior Clinical Scientist in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in England is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to join the Transplantation Laboratory. The role involves managing laboratory activities, leading quality assurance, and contributing to on-call services for transplant programmes. Candidates should hold relevant scientific qualifications and have experience in clinical laboratory settings. Participation in research and professional development is encouraged. This position promotes equality and values diversity within the workforce.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge in immunology or a related field.
• Experience in HLA typing and transplant support services.
• Participation in continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan daily activities and manage a small team.
• Lead roles in quality assurance and control.
• Train and supervise scientific and administrative staff.
• Advise multidisciplinary teams on test results.
• Participate in unsupervised out-of-hours duties.
• Comply with UKAS and accreditation standards.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Quality assurance and control

Training and supervision

Effective communication

Education

Relevant scientific qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and highly motivated individual to join our busy laboratory as a Senior Clinical Scientist. The Transplantation Laboratory at Manchester Royal Infirmary supports regional kidney, pancreas, islet, heart, lung, cornea and haematopoietic progenitor cell transplant programmes and HLA typing for disease diagnosis and management.

The post holder will have specialist responsibility for support the laboratory provides for Clinical services. A requirement of the post is to participate in the out of hours’ on-call rota which supports the solid organ transplant programmes. Study towards higher qualifications and participation in research and innovation relevant to the needs of the service will be encouraged. A national interest in H&I affairs would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• take responsibility, on a daily basis, for organising and planning own work activity and that of a small team.
• take a lead role in quality assurance and control.
• participate in laboratory activities involving training and supervision of scientific and administrative staff.
• take responsibility for a specialised aspect of the laboratory work.
• advise members of the multidisciplinary team on tests and test result interpretation.
• participate in unsupervised out-of-hours on-call duties.
• participate in a relevant CPD scheme.
• comply with relevant accreditation standards (UKAS ISO 15189:2012 and European Federation of Immunogenetics).

Other information

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England. We’re committed to promoting equality of opportunity and valuing diversity across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification for information about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. This document provides details to help you make an informed decision to apply.

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025