Job summary
Band 8C AfC ( Inner London weighting)
Consultant Clinical Scientist and Deputy Specialty Clinical Lead for Transplantation (Deputy Head of Service)
As a result of recent retirement and skills mix review in the Clinical Transplantation Laboratory, a second Consultant Clinical Scientist post has been created. The post holder will deputise for the head of department and will manage shared services across the department. The post holder will also take the lead in an area of clinical service, HSCT or Solid Organ transplantation, depending on experience and interest.
Applications are invited from experienced candidates with FRCPath in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I). Candidates with significant experience at band 8A and above in H&I who are in the process of completing their FRCPath will also be considered
AMA Session (Online via Teams) - 17/11/2023
Interviews (in person) - 28/11/2023
Main duties of the job
The Laboratory sits within 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.
The laboratory supports training at all levels from BSHI certificate to HSST, including teaching on the Cancer MSc course at QMUL.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma. The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 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 Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
For enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Delordson Kallon on 02032460472 or 07531511177
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
For enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Delordson Kallon on 02032460472 or 07531511177
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) in H&I by examination or equivalent experience and on the way to Fellowship
- 2.Registered with HCPC as Clinical Scientist in H&I
- 3.DClinSci or Relevant PhD
- 4.Highly developed specialist knowledge in immunology and H&I serology and molecular genetics (gained over at least a 7 year post HCPC state registration period) covering all registration period) covering all routine and non-routine H&I tests
- 5.In depth understanding of all aspects of solid organ and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Experience
Essential
- 6.Evidence of thorough and broad training and senior level experience a gained over several years and therefore able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- 7.Experience in recruiting and managing scientific, technical and administrative staff
- 8.Knowledge and experience of Quality Management
- 9.Experience of virtual crossmatching and transplant immunological risk assessment in support of solid organ transplantation
- 10.Significant theoretical knowledge and practical experience in HLA routine and non-routine techniques
- 11.Experience of related and unrelated haematopoietic stem transplantation
- 12.Regularly required to lead the design and implementation of validation of new processes, kits, reagents and equipment and developing and carrying out laboratory audits that lead to changes in practice in the laboratory
Desirable
- 1.Experience in managing laboratory resources
- 2.Management training
- 3.Scientific Publications
- 4.Active involvement in professional affairs at a national level
- 5.Experience of non HLA antibodies and their role in solid organ transplantation
- 6.Proven Leadership Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- 13.Highly developed specialist knowledge in immunology and H&I serology and molecular genetics (gained over at least a 7-year post HCPC state registration period) covering all routine and non-routine H&I tests
Other
Essential
- 33.Ability to work as part of a senior team
- 34.Participation in appropriate CPD scheme and maintenance of HCPC Registration
- 35.Good communication skills with staff at all levels including other members of the interdisciplinary transplant teams
- 36.Will need to provide and receive highly complex HLA data orally (in person and over the phone), in writing and in electronic form, where there are barriers to understanding. The data provided will influence whether or not a transplant goes ahead and may be challenged by transplant surgeons or consultant haematologists
- 37.Must be able to plan and organize a broad range of complex activities across multiple departments in the laboratory, including QI projects, change control and clinical activities in and out of hours
- 38.Must be able to formulate long-term, strategic plans, which involve uncertainty and which may impact departments across the whole trust, including the renal and oncology departments
- 39.Must be able to effectively direct and manage the on-going routine duties of MTOs, Healthcare Scientists, Clinical Scientists, Admin staff and Heads of Departments in all departments of the laboratory under the guidance but not supervision of the Head of Service. The Head of Service will provide and define the expectations but the post holder will manage the teams to deliver on those expectations
- 40.Able to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Skills
Essential
- 14.Proven organizational skills, with methodical and adaptable approach to all tasks. Must be able to formulate long-term, strategic plans, which involve uncertainty and which may impact departments across the whole trust, including the renal and oncology departments
- 15.Must be able to form plans, adjusting those plans to the unique situation for each management or clinical scenario
- 15.Must be able to form plans, adjusting those plans to the unique situation for each management or clinical scenario
- 17.Must be able to develop and implement policies across all departments in the laboratory, including Molecular, Serology and the Laboratory Services Departments
- 18.Ability to take overall strategic responsibility for managing all aspects of all the departments in the laboratory, working with Heads of Departments
- 19.Must be able to apply own judgement to the interpretation of a range of highly complex laboratory results, including Luminex antibody, HLA type, and Flow crossmatch, correctly analysing the data and making judgements about clinical options available in each scenario
- 20.Must be able to take into account patient clinical history, including relevance of patient disease type and stage, treatments and medication the patient might be on, as well as impact of previous transplants and other sensitizing events and type of donor and nature of any HLA mismatches before making a decision about the best options for a patient
- 21.Be required to lead changes to clinical and operational policies and procedures across multiple departments of the laboratory
- 22.Must also be able to lead quality improvement changes to all areas of the laboratory
- 23.Computing skills (Microsoft Office), experience using Laboratory Information Systems and H&I analysis software
Personal and people development
Essential
- 24.Experience of supervising staff
- 25.Knowledge of Personal Development and maintaining CPD
- 26.Able to organise work load of self and others
Communication
Essential
- 27.Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clinical staff
- 28.Ability to provide and receive complex information orally (in person and over the phone), in writing and in electronic form, where there are barriers to understanding and discuss result outcomes, with good persuasion and motivational skills, tact and diplomacy. The data provided will influence whether or not a transplant goes ahead and may be challenged by transplant surgeons or consultant haematologists
- 29.Ability to discuss service development needs with service users and interested parties
- 30.Ability to make presentations to local, national and international scientific and non-scientific audiences
Specific requirements
Essential
- 31.Participate in the 24 hour On Call Rota for Clinical Transplantation Laboratory
- 32.Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) in H&I by examination or equivalent experience and on the way to Fellowship
- 2.Registered with HCPC as Clinical Scientist in H&I
- 3.DClinSci or Relevant PhD
- 4.Highly developed specialist knowledge in immunology and H&I serology and molecular genetics (gained over at least a 7 year post HCPC state registration period) covering all registration period) covering all routine and non-routine H&I tests
- 5.In depth understanding of all aspects of solid organ and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Experience
Essential
- 6.Evidence of thorough and broad training and senior level experience a gained over several years and therefore able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- 7.Experience in recruiting and managing scientific, technical and administrative staff
- 8.Knowledge and experience of Quality Management
- 9.Experience of virtual crossmatching and transplant immunological risk assessment in support of solid organ transplantation
- 10.Significant theoretical knowledge and practical experience in HLA routine and non-routine techniques
- 11.Experience of related and unrelated haematopoietic stem transplantation
- 12.Regularly required to lead the design and implementation of validation of new processes, kits, reagents and equipment and developing and carrying out laboratory audits that lead to changes in practice in the laboratory
Desirable
- 1.Experience in managing laboratory resources
- 2.Management training
- 3.Scientific Publications
- 4.Active involvement in professional affairs at a national level
- 5.Experience of non HLA antibodies and their role in solid organ transplantation
- 6.Proven Leadership Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- 13.Highly developed specialist knowledge in immunology and H&I serology and molecular genetics (gained over at least a 7-year post HCPC state registration period) covering all routine and non-routine H&I tests
Other
Essential
- 33.Ability to work as part of a senior team
- 34.Participation in appropriate CPD scheme and maintenance of HCPC Registration
- 35.Good communication skills with staff at all levels including other members of the interdisciplinary transplant teams
- 36.Will need to provide and receive highly complex HLA data orally (in person and over the phone), in writing and in electronic form, where there are barriers to understanding. The data provided will influence whether or not a transplant goes ahead and may be challenged by transplant surgeons or consultant haematologists
- 37.Must be able to plan and organize a broad range of complex activities across multiple departments in the laboratory, including QI projects, change control and clinical activities in and out of hours
- 38.Must be able to formulate long-term, strategic plans, which involve uncertainty and which may impact departments across the whole trust, including the renal and oncology departments
- 39.Must be able to effectively direct and manage the on-going routine duties of MTOs, Healthcare Scientists, Clinical Scientists, Admin staff and Heads of Departments in all departments of the laboratory under the guidance but not supervision of the Head of Service. The Head of Service will provide and define the expectations but the post holder will manage the teams to deliver on those expectations
- 40.Able to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Skills
Essential
- 14.Proven organizational skills, with methodical and adaptable approach to all tasks. Must be able to formulate long-term, strategic plans, which involve uncertainty and which may impact departments across the whole trust, including the renal and oncology departments
- 15.Must be able to form plans, adjusting those plans to the unique situation for each management or clinical scenario
- 15.Must be able to form plans, adjusting those plans to the unique situation for each management or clinical scenario
- 17.Must be able to develop and implement policies across all departments in the laboratory, including Molecular, Serology and the Laboratory Services Departments
- 18.Ability to take overall strategic responsibility for managing all aspects of all the departments in the laboratory, working with Heads of Departments
- 19.Must be able to apply own judgement to the interpretation of a range of highly complex laboratory results, including Luminex antibody, HLA type, and Flow crossmatch, correctly analysing the data and making judgements about clinical options available in each scenario
- 20.Must be able to take into account patient clinical history, including relevance of patient disease type and stage, treatments and medication the patient might be on, as well as impact of previous transplants and other sensitizing events and type of donor and nature of any HLA mismatches before making a decision about the best options for a patient
- 21.Be required to lead changes to clinical and operational policies and procedures across multiple departments of the laboratory
- 22.Must also be able to lead quality improvement changes to all areas of the laboratory
- 23.Computing skills (Microsoft Office), experience using Laboratory Information Systems and H&I analysis software
Personal and people development
Essential
- 24.Experience of supervising staff
- 25.Knowledge of Personal Development and maintaining CPD
- 26.Able to organise work load of self and others
Communication
Essential
- 27.Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clinical staff
- 28.Ability to provide and receive complex information orally (in person and over the phone), in writing and in electronic form, where there are barriers to understanding and discuss result outcomes, with good persuasion and motivational skills, tact and diplomacy. The data provided will influence whether or not a transplant goes ahead and may be challenged by transplant surgeons or consultant haematologists
- 29.Ability to discuss service development needs with service users and interested parties
- 30.Ability to make presentations to local, national and international scientific and non-scientific audiences
Specific requirements
Essential
- 31.Participate in the 24 hour On Call Rota for Clinical Transplantation Laboratory
- 32.Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
