HCPC Registered Healthcare/Clinical Scientist | Barts Health NHS Trust

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Clinical Scientist to join the Clinical Transplantation Laboratory at the Royal London Hospital. This is a pivotal role within our dynamic team, supporting cutting-edge services in clinical transplantation and immunogenetics. This post qualifies for inner London weighting.About the Laboratory

The Laboratory is part of the Blood Sciences division of the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership, which provides pathology services to the Homerton, Lewisham and Greenwich and the Barts Health NHS Trusts. The laboratory supports adult and paediatric stem cell transplantation, adult kidney transplantation, paediatric heart, lung and thymus transplantation as well as a variety of immunogenetics services.Role Overview

The position requires a specialist practitioner in HandI who performs, analyses, interprets test results and prepares reports. The post holder will have appropriate delegated responsibility and will help in the day-to-day operation of either the Serology and Molecular sections of the laboratory and will be required to rotate between both sections. They will be required to liaise with clinical units and will undertake directed RandD projects including the development, validation and implementation of new procedures.For enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Delordson Kallon dkallon1@nhs.net or Katy Derbyshire: katy.derbyshire@nhs.netResponsibilities

As a Band 7 HCPC Registered Healthcare/Clinical Scientist in HandI, the post holder will supervise teams of band 3-6 staff in the laboratory to perform, analyse, authorize, verify and report on a range of complex tests, providing training to staff as required. With delegated responsibility, organizes the day-to-day operation of the molecular and/or serology sections of the laboratory. Take part in day to day liaison with clinical units, providing highly specialized advice with regards further investigations and donor selection for transplant etc.The post holder will undertake directed RandD projects including the development, validation and implementation of new procedures. The post holder will participate in an appropriate CPD scheme and will carry out private study in order to ensure the required level of attainment and maintenance of HCPC Registration. The post holder will participate in the ‘out of hours’ on-call service in support of the deceased donor transplant programs.The post holder will deputize for the Head of Section as and when required.Organization and Values

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health. The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.The Partnership has three operational divisions:Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and BiochemistryMicrobiology and VirologyCellular Pathology and Cancer DiagnosticsThe 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct ..... full job details .....