Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiencedHCPC registered Biomedical Scientist at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories in the Stem Cell Laboratory. The Programme has implemented the NHSE commissioned CAR-T therapy service in the past two years. Working as part of the team you will contribute to the provision and further development of this high-quality service including the involvement in clinical trials and research projects within the rapidly expanding field of cellular therapy.
The laboratory and designated aseptic suite are based in the 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 Centre Liverpool and Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working in cellular therapy. As a minimum, it is expected that the post holder will have a demonstrable experience working as a post registration specialist Biomedical Scientist in haematology and blood transfusion. The role will include working effectively in a GMP grade clean room facility, performing specialist testing, 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 including flow cytometry, 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 JACIE accredited.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist Haematology and Transfusion procedures to post-graduate diploma level (or equivalent) acquired though CPD, short courses and ongoing specialist training.
- Knowledge of COSHH legislation, fire regulations, Data Protection Act, postal regulations, Ionising Radiation Rules and Regulations
- Awareness of hazards and dangers and the correct protocol to follow in the event of intrusion, fire or other emergency situation. Awareness of remedial action for uncontained infectious, chemical or radioactive material
- Service development.Contribute to the implementation of services, making suggestions and input into service and policy.
- Quality.Good understanding of the importance of IQA, and external quality control systems eg: NEQAS
- Data processing and management.Knowledge of the implications of the Caldicott Report and Data Protection Act.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified as an experienced State Registered Biomedical Scientist.
- HCPC registration
- CPD
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to supervise and train others
- Computer literate - capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software
- Developed skills to communicate complex information between diverse staff groups
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist Haematology and Transfusion procedures to post-graduate diploma level (or equivalent) acquired though CPD, short courses and ongoing specialist training.
- Knowledge of COSHH legislation, fire regulations, Data Protection Act, postal regulations, Ionising Radiation Rules and Regulations
- Awareness of hazards and dangers and the correct protocol to follow in the event of intrusion, fire or other emergency situation. Awareness of remedial action for uncontained infectious, chemical or radioactive material
- Service development.Contribute to the implementation of services, making suggestions and input into service and policy.
- Quality.Good understanding of the importance of IQA, and external quality control systems eg: NEQAS
- Data processing and management.Knowledge of the implications of the Caldicott Report and Data Protection Act.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified as an experienced State Registered Biomedical Scientist.
- HCPC registration
- CPD
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to supervise and train others
- Computer literate - capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software
- Developed skills to communicate complex information between diverse staff groups
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).
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).
