Trainee Clinical Scientist

Job summary

Our Healthcare Scientists provide crucial support to NHS Hospitals, processing, testing, and issuing blood and its components and delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services relating to the transfusion of blood and stem cells, transplantation, and tissue banking. The Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics laboratory carries out testing for renal and stem cell transplantation for NHS teaching Hospitals and immunogenetic testing for susceptibility genes to aid disease diagnosis and drug hypersensitivity. Youll join our friendly team and play an important role performing, analysing and interpreting a wide range of specialist scientific and technical procedures and investigations relating to the issue of results for transplant patients and donors impacting directly on patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in the field of histocompatibility and immunogenetics. This position is particularly suited to someone who has completed the BSHI Diploma and is preparing for HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in H&I. You will have the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and precision and be able to work independently and with a team. In return youll benefit from an excellent pension, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, using modern equipment and practices where you can develop your specialist skills and scientific education.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be: Undertaking a formal training programme to achieve registration with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist in a specialised field relevant to Transplantation/Transfusion. Working under the guidance of a Consultant Clinical Scientist and/or other HPC registered scientific staff. Performing a wide range of increasingly advanced healthcare science clinical, technical, and scientific activities as training progresses. Participating in the interpretation and validation of test results of the department to achieve independent practitioner status. Participating in the provision of services to support matching patients and donors for transplantation and specialised transfusions. You will be required to train and work on a rotational basis in all areas of the department. You will be required to provide cover during operational emergencies.

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.