Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
About
On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Welcome to the Royal Free
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Key details
Location
SiteRoyal Free HospitalAddressPond StTownLondonPostcodeNW3 2QGMajor / Minor RegionLondon
Contract type & working pattern
Contract23 months (Fixed term)HoursFull time hours per week
Salary
Salary£54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCASSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 7)
Specialty
Main areaCell Therapy
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Welcome to the Royal Free
Job Overview
We are currently looking for a Senior Scientist to lead the quality control of Cell Therapy products including a human embryonic derived product in collaboration with a large pharmaceutical company. As the Senior GMP Production Scientist you will be responsible for taking the lead role for establishing GMP Quality Control for release testing and stability studies. This post will require someone with extensive flow cytometry experience, particualrly with FACSLyric to GMP expertise
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The Senior Scientist will be expected to supervise and carry out efficiently the preparation, analysis of ATMPs and to participate in the quality control of cell & tissue medicines This will include training scientific staff within the department in these procedures.
This will include
To assist/lead in the preparation and review of GMP documentation including BMRs, SOPs, Change Control, user requirement specifications, process deviations, and risk assessments to ensure the highest levels of controls and traceability.
Perform ATMP quality control for clinical trials and ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with GMP regulatory and quality standards.
Assist in coordination of QC scheduling activity, labelling, packaging and distribution of starting materials, raw materials and final drug product
Assist with coordination activities with QC to ensure appropriate and timely sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished product.
Perform routine maintenance of a QC laboratory environment suitable for the manufacture of ATMPs
Assist other users of the CCGTT with flow cytometry activities
Co-ordinate external testing activities
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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If you are an EU/EEA citizen
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please Note
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
Knowledge and experience with ATMP GMP QC (at least 2 year)
Flow cytometry expertise
FACSLyric experience to GMP level (1 year +)
Desirable criteria
Supervisor experience
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
MSc in relevant field
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
Stability studies and GMP requirements
Knowledge of writing QMS documents
Documents
Band 7 B7 Senior Scientist JD (, 376.4)PDFKB
Senior Scientist PS (, 56.7)PDFKB
Functional requirements (, 100.3)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameUsha AgarwalaJob titleHead of Quality ControlEmail address [email protected]
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