HCPC Registered Healthcare/Clinical Scientist

Overview

A Band 7 Clinical Scientist position in 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. The post qualifies for inner London weighting.The Laboratory is part of the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership, providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trusts. The laboratory supports adult and paediatric stem cell transplantation, adult kidney transplantation, and paediatric heart, lung and thymus transplantation, as well as immunogenetics services.Role Overview

The post requires a specialist practitioner in HandI who performs, analyses, interprets test results and prepares reports. The post holder will have delegated responsibility and will help in the day-to-day operation of either the Serology and Molecular sections, rotating between both. They will liaise with clinical units and undertake directed RandD projects including development, validation and implementation of new procedures.For enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Delordson Kallon or Katy Derbyshire.Main duties of the job

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 as required. With delegated responsibility, organise the day-to-day operation of the molecular and/or serology sections of the laboratory. Liaise with clinical units, providing highly specialized advice regarding further investigations and donor selection for transplant, etc.The post holder will undertake directed RandD projects including development, validation and implementation of new procedures. They will participate in CPD and maintain HCPC registration. The role includes participation in an on-call service in support of deceased donor transplant programs and deputising for the Head of Section as required.About us

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership provides pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership has a main hub at the Royal London Hospital with additional laboratories across six sites. We are committed to inclusive values and welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band.Details

Date posted: 12 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 7Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingLocation: Clinical Transplantation Laboratory, Royal London Hospital, London, E1 2ESJob responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and support flexible working. 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. Please view the attachments for the documents.Person specification

QualificationsMust have a BSc in a biological sciencePost-graduate training in HandI via STP route, BSHI Diploma with clinical portfolio leading to HCPC registration, or BMS with Specialist Portfolio in HandI or ImmunologyExperienceHighly specialist experience in immunology and HandI serology and molecular geneticsExperience in HLA serological techniques (Luminex, CDC, flow cytometric crossmatching) and molecular techniques (HLA typing by NGS, PCR-SSP, Luminex, qPCR)Experience in design and validation of new processes and in conducting laboratory auditsDesirablePost-HCPC registration experience in an HandI laboratoryInvolvement in research projects; management experienceKnowledgeHighly specialist knowledge in immunology, HandI serology and molecular geneticsSkillsStrong practical laboratory skills and manual dexterity; ability to work unsupervised and prioritise workloadAbility to develop and implement laboratory policies; manage aspects of the laboratory service and equipment; supervise junior staffInterpret complex laboratory results and consider patient history and donor-related factors; propose quality improvement changesComputing skills, Laboratory Information Systems and HandI analysis softwarePersonal and developmentDesire to develop skills and career in HandI; CPD participation and HCPC registration maintenanceCommunicationAbility to work as part of a team; good communication with interdisciplinary transplant teams; convey complex HLA data clearlySpecific requirementsAbility to plan and organise several complex activities to obtain crossmatch results, including lone workingDirect and manage on-going routine duties of MTOs and Healthcare Scientists under guidance of Head of SectionAble to perform duties with aids and adaptationsAdditional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, UK Visas and Immigration sponsorship, UK registration requirements, and related guidance are applicable as part of the role.Employer details

Barts Health NHS TrustClinical Transplantation Laboratory, Royal London Hospital, London, E1 2ESEmployer website: bartsh ..... full job details .....