Healthcare Scientist

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a responsible and self-motivated HCPC registered scientist to join the laboratory team within the Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Programme. The team consists of 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.

As part of this small, dedicated team, the post holder will be required to work in a clean-room environment to process bone marrow, stem cells and other cellular therapy products for patient transplant. The post holder 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.

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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso 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.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Experience

Skills and Abilities

Values

Essential: - Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

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

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion:

Essential: - Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

Essential: - Available to work full time; - Work for long periods in a cleanroom environment

Desirable: - Ability to handle and transport heavy equipment with accommodations for diverse needs