Job summary
The work performed by Stem Cells and Immunotherapies (SCI) under the Cellular & Molecular Therapies (CMT) function in NHSBT is central to the provision and improvement of life saving stem cell transplants. Our SCI laboratories support over half of all haemopoietic stem cell transplants performed in England each year through a network of GMP grade laboratories in 7 specialist facilities across the country. Working with academic partners in Centres of Excellence, we aim to be at the forefront of clinical improvements related to these transplants and to use our expertise in GMP, quality and regulatory matters to promote other areas of research. NHS Blood and Transplant also supplies blood and blood components, and manages 5,500 organ and cornea transplants every year.
Main duties of the job
In Birmingham, our SCI department provides specialist services to hospitals covering a large geographical area. We work with peripheral blood derived stem cells, umbilical cord blood and bone marrow cells, collected for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. We have close partnerships with various transplant programmes and other groups undertaking clinical trials, ground breaking research and service development. The successful applicant will be highly motivated, team focussed with good time management skills, and above all a willingness to muck in with whatever tasks are required at the time. The work will involve routine service provision, specialist cell processing, and/or other service support or development activities. We would expect the successful candidate to be flexible and willing to adapt. Experience of working in a CMT laboratory, and familiarity with stem cell processing and/or flow cytometry techniques would be an advantage.
An HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist Specialist with considerable post registration experience, youll have a specialist qualification in Transfusion/Transplantation Science. A Biomedical Scientist wishing to develop specialist transfusion skills will be considered for the post, paid as a BMS on a Band 5 whilst achieving the necessary experience and qualifications.
About us
At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.
Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.
Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5 :-
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Evidence of completing a structured training programme in Transfusion and / or Transplantation Science would be an advantage
- Band 6 :-
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
- Science graduate with relevant post graduate training eg British Blood Transfusion Society specialist certificate, British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Diploma or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Evidence of completing a structured training programme in Transfusion and / or Transplantation Science would be an advantage
Experience
Essential
- Band 5 :-
- Experience of the use of a range of laboratory analysers and equipment
- Experience in a range of scientific techniques
- Knowledge and understanding of transfusion and transplantation science would be an advantage but not essental
- Knowledge and understanding of the Biomedical Scientist role within NHSBT would be an advantage but not essential
- Experience of working with Information Technology
- Understanding of UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines would be an advantage but not essential
- Band 6 :-
- Broad science knowledge with a specialist knowledge in transfusion / tranplantation science gained through previous experience working as a Biomedical Scientist
- Experience in specialised laboratory techniques using a wide range of complex equipment
- Experience in prioritising and issuing work to other staff and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met
- Understanding of UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines
- Experience of working with Information Technology
- Experience of writing reports, preparing and delivering presentations and training and mentoring staff
- Experience of supervising staff would be an advantage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5 :-
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
- Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Evidence of completing a structured training programme in Transfusion and / or Transplantation Science would be an advantage
- Band 6 :-
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
- Science graduate with relevant post graduate training eg British Blood Transfusion Society specialist certificate, British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Diploma or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Evidence of completing a structured training programme in Transfusion and / or Transplantation Science would be an advantage
Experience
Essential
- Band 5 :-
- Experience of the use of a range of laboratory analysers and equipment
- Experience in a range of scientific techniques
- Knowledge and understanding of transfusion and transplantation science would be an advantage but not essental
- Knowledge and understanding of the Biomedical Scientist role within NHSBT would be an advantage but not essential
- Experience of working with Information Technology
- Understanding of UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines would be an advantage but not essential
- Band 6 :-
- Broad science knowledge with a specialist knowledge in transfusion / tranplantation science gained through previous experience working as a Biomedical Scientist
- Experience in specialised laboratory techniques using a wide range of complex equipment
- Experience in prioritising and issuing work to other staff and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met
- Understanding of UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines
- Experience of working with Information Technology
- Experience of writing reports, preparing and delivering presentations and training and mentoring staff
- Experience of supervising staff would be an advantage
