King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Junior islet Cell Scientist

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Job summary

The post holder is a member of a multidisciplinary team developing the use of human islet transplantation and islet cell research. The person will be based at two locations the James Black Centre of King's College London and the Human Cell Isolation Unit at King's College Hospital.

The main responsibility of the post holder is to assist in the isolation of human islets to GMP standards for clinical and research uses.

Qualification

Relevant BSc, in an appropriate Biological/Life Sciences subject.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to assist in the isolation of human islets to GMP standards for clinical and research uses. The duties will include maintaining supplies of reagents and necessary equipment. The ability to work flexibly such as unsocial hours (anytime during the day, night or weekend) is essential as the availability of human pancreas organs for human islets transplantation is unpredictable. The post holder is expected to perform the islet isolation based on one week oncall for every two weeks. Hours worked overtime will be taken as time-in-lieu in non-oncall week.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year Per annum, including high cost area

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DH-6991874

Job locations

KCH

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assist in the isolation of human pancreatic islets of Langerhans for clinical cell transplantation and for research.

2. Share the responsibility for the day-to-day environmental monitoring of air pressures and microbiological contamination testing as required for the licensed laboratory by HTA Authority.

3. Responsible for provision of sterile reagents and equipment for isolation of human islet cells in the Cell Isolation Unit.

4. Responsible for maintaining supplies of consumables required for islet cell isolation and looking after the stock reagents for human islet isolation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assist in the isolation of human pancreatic islets of Langerhans for clinical cell transplantation and for research.

2. Share the responsibility for the day-to-day environmental monitoring of air pressures and microbiological contamination testing as required for the licensed laboratory by HTA Authority.

3. Responsible for provision of sterile reagents and equipment for isolation of human islet cells in the Cell Isolation Unit.

4. Responsible for maintaining supplies of consumables required for islet cell isolation and looking after the stock reagents for human islet isolation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant 1st degree in an appropriate Biological/ Life Sciences subject
Experience of working in a GMP (Good Manufacture Practice) laboratories and experience working in a 'clean room' environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant 1st degree in an appropriate Biological/ Life Sciences subject
Experience of working in a GMP (Good Manufacture Practice) laboratories and experience working in a 'clean room' environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

KCH

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

KCH

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)