Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories in the Blood and Marrow Transplant Laboratory. The Programme is in the process of implementing the NHSE commissioned CAR-T therapy service which is a complex and innovative new cancer treatment. Due to recent advances in the rapidly developing field of cellular therapy, the department is required to expand. Working as part of the team you will contribute to the provision and further development of this high-quality service.
The laboratory and designated aseptic suite are based in the new CSSB facility at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and form an integral part of the regional Cellular Therapy Programme providing the stem cell transplant service to The Clatterbridge Cancer Care Hospital Liverpool and Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
It is expected that the post holder will have a minimum of two years' experience working in haematology and blood transfusion. The role will include working effectively in a GMP grade clean room facility, performing specialist testing including flow cytometry, working closely with medical and specialist nursing staff from other NHS Trusts and assisting with stem cell and donor lymphocyte harvesting, processing and transplant.
The post holder will be required to work outside of routine working hours to meet the demands of the service where necessary.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role are to use specialist knowledge across a range of procedures to perform the validation of analytical data prior to result reporting, processing, cryopreservation and long-term storage of stem cell collections, preparation of donor lymphocyte infusions in measured doses and attendance at the thawing and reinfusion of cellular therapy products to ensure product quality. You will have experience of LIMS, other IT systems and of Quality Management Systems and you will be expected to train all other appropriate grades of staff and support the Senior Biomedical Scientists.
You will also support the operational functionality of the laboratory including calibrating, maintaining and operating complex analytical equipment and regularly reviewing internal quality control and external quality assurance data trends.
The department is UKAS ISO 15189:2012 accredited, holds a HTA licence for Human Application and is currently undergoing re-accreditation with JACIE
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1st October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holder will be an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist and will perform routine and specialist procedures to aid the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will liaise with scientific and medical staff, both internally and externally. The post holder will be required to fulfil all their duties on a rotational basis supplying their skills to all sections and hospital sites covered by this service.
Key responsibilities
Provide timely and accurate results using the appropriate automated and manual processes.
Provide routine and specialist haematology and transfusion analyses, validation, interpretation and reporting of results.
Maintain complex analytical equipment.
Requisition and maintain blood stock levels.
Authorise and issue compatible blood and pharmaceutical products to patients.
Supervise, teach, advise and inform all grades of staff.
Comply with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Conduct.
Main Tasks include those associated with:
Knowledge and Personal Development
Communication and Relationships
Scientific and Technical
Resources
Research and Development
Supervisory Responsibilities
Out Of Hours service
For more details, please see full Job Description
TL.BM.R0030 for qualified BMS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holder will be an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist and will perform routine and specialist procedures to aid the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will liaise with scientific and medical staff, both internally and externally. The post holder will be required to fulfil all their duties on a rotational basis supplying their skills to all sections and hospital sites covered by this service.
Key responsibilities
Provide timely and accurate results using the appropriate automated and manual processes.
Provide routine and specialist haematology and transfusion analyses, validation, interpretation and reporting of results.
Maintain complex analytical equipment.
Requisition and maintain blood stock levels.
Authorise and issue compatible blood and pharmaceutical products to patients.
Supervise, teach, advise and inform all grades of staff.
Comply with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Conduct.
Main Tasks include those associated with:
Knowledge and Personal Development
Communication and Relationships
Scientific and Technical
Resources
Research and Development
Supervisory Responsibilities
Out Of Hours service
For more details, please see full Job Description
TL.BM.R0030 for qualified BMS
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Numerate
Desirable
- IT skills
- Keyboard skills
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- MSc In Biomedical Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable laboratory experience
Desirable
- Out of hours laboratory working
Knowledge
Essential
- Health & Safety awareness
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Numerate
Desirable
- IT skills
- Keyboard skills
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- MSc In Biomedical Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable laboratory experience
Desirable
- Out of hours laboratory working
Knowledge
Essential
- Health & Safety awareness
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).
