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Biomedical Scientist Advanced Specialist, Barnsley
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Client:
NHS Blood and Transplant
Location:
Barnsley, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary
The work performed by the Cellular & Molecular Therapy (CMT) Laboratories in NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), is central to the provision and improvement of life saving stem cell transplants. Our laboratories support over half of all haemopoietic stem cell transplants performed in England each year through a network of GMP grade laboratories in 5 specialist facilities across the country.
The 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 transplantation using commissioned cell therapy products such as CAR-Ts, clinical trials, groundbreaking research and service development. The successful applicant will be highly motivated, ‘team focussed’ and with good time management skills. The work will involve routine service provision, specialist cell processing, and other development activities. We would expect the successful candidate to be flexible and willing to adapt to change. Experience of working in a cell therapy laboratory, and familiarity with stem cell processing and/or flow cytometry techniques would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will lead in the development and maintenance of scientific and technical expertise within a modern well equipped cell therapy laboratory. You will also be involved in providing training and guidance to healthcare scientists in your area of expertise. Your responsibilities will include:
* Analysing, interpreting, validating and reporting the results of routine and complex / specialist investigations, working at the level of responsibility and conduct required of a registered Biomedical Scientist.
* Analysing and performing complex / specialist testing and processing of cells and/or tissues for cryopreservation and therapeutic clinical use using complex / specialist scientific equipment such as flow cytometers and cell selection / depletion protocols and maintain equipment to the required standards.
* Receiving and communicating highly complex and specialist advice to/from internal and external clinicians, nurses and scientific staff on for example test results.
* Ensuring cells and/or tissue products meet all specifications necessary for patient safety and therapeutic use according to internal and external quality requirements and operating within the boundaries of good manufacturing and laboratory practice.
* Supervising and coordinating other staff to support development.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
* In depth knowledge and evidence of application of the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, Clinical Pathology Accreditation UKBTS and BCSH and other relevant or statutory guidelines.
* High level of expertise in relevant transfusion specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.
* High level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques/ environments.
* In depth understanding of NHSBT and wider healthcare community.
* Extensive experience in working in a diagnostic/testing laboratory
* Evidence of involvement in research and development projects
* In depth knowledge of Transfusion/ Transplantation science.
* Supervisory experience.
Qualifications and Training
* MSc or equivalent in transfusion / transplantation or relevant science. OR Equivalent specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. FIBMS or Diploma from BBTS or BSHI.
* To have completed a formal post-graduate training programme together with in service experience. OR Alternative training and in-service experience.
* Member of a professional body e.g. British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS)/ British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI).
* Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist/Clinical Scientist.
* Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
The department operates a shift working rota; early shift (7.30 to15.30), day shift (8.30 to 16.30) and late shift (11.30 to 19.30).
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