Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a responsible and self-motivated HCPC registered scientist to join the team within the Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Programme as the Laboratory Manager. The team has 9 scientists who are all involved in the processing, storage, and distribution of cellular therapy products for patients undergoing transplantation. A rigorous quality management system is in place to ensure that the facility operates within national and international legislation and provides the best possible care to patients and donors.
The postholder is expected to oversee the management of the day-to-day operation and workload of the laboratory, including the supervision of scientific staff. The successful applicant will be required to maintain at all times the high standards and quality of this highly regulated service and keep an up-to-date knowledge of Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Biology, and current working practices in those areas.
The unit's operational hours are 08:00 - 18:00, Monday - Friday. As a senior member of the laboratory you may be asked to provide support to other staff covering the unit, and to provide assistance in the event of a major incident.
Main duties of the job
UCLH is one of the largest Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant centres in Europe. We perform over 400 transplants per year, provide vital services for UK bone marrow transplant registries and are actively involved in many clinical trials utilising CAR-T therapies.The successful applicant will work as part of a committed team in the Wolfson Cellular Therapy Unit at UCLH to:o Actively manage the day-to-day workload of the laboratory including the analysis and processing of patient's blood and procured cellular therapy products using a variety of assays following departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).o Ensure work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards, results are reported within the agreed turnaround times and in accordance with the relevant SOPs.o Ensure the efficient functioning of the unit including QC/QA of laboratory equipment and procedures, stock control, participation in external QA schemes, document review and auditing.o To take responsibility for the documented training of other scientists in the Cell Processing Laboratoryo To liaise with other hospitals, academic collaborators, commercial suppliers and customerso To promote good working relationships between members of the department and with other hospitals. Ensure that staff are able to carry out their duties free from harassment and bullying, adhering to hospital guidelines.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in biological/medical science
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Knowledge of regulatory bodies including the HTA and JACIE
- Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection/Confidentiality
Desirable
- Published academic work in peer reviewed journals relating to cellular therapies
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience in same or similar specialty
- Experience of laboratory information systems
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice and service
- Cleanroom working and monitoring experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Use of haematology analysers and flow cytometry
- Cellular therapy product cryopreservation / manipulation
- Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, Quality Control failure
- Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results including the investigation of abnormal outcomes
- Good computer skills
Communication
Essential
- Clear communication of complex information including results and advice to other health professionals
- Ability to provide and receive sensitive information
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to organise and manage own workload
- Work well as a team member
- Reliable, trustworthy, flexible and self-motivated
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work a 37.5 hour week
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in biological/medical science
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Knowledge of regulatory bodies including the HTA and JACIE
- Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection/Confidentiality
Desirable
- Published academic work in peer reviewed journals relating to cellular therapies
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience in same or similar specialty
- Experience of laboratory information systems
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice and service
- Cleanroom working and monitoring experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Use of haematology analysers and flow cytometry
- Cellular therapy product cryopreservation / manipulation
- Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, Quality Control failure
- Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results including the investigation of abnormal outcomes
- Good computer skills
Communication
Essential
- Clear communication of complex information including results and advice to other health professionals
- Ability to provide and receive sensitive information
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to organise and manage own workload
- Work well as a team member
- Reliable, trustworthy, flexible and self-motivated
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work a 37.5 hour week
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
