Job summary
The Transplant and Cellular Immunology Laboratory, situated at St Jamess University Hospital in Leeds, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Scientist to join their friendly and hard-working team. The laboratory supports renal, liver, CTA and HSCT transplantation across the West Yorkshire region and employs the latest technology including PCR based methods, Next Generation Sequencing and flow cytometry. Recipient and donor matching and compatibility investigations, in support of regional renal transplant and haematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation programmes are performed, as well as Immunogenetics testing for disease associations and adverse drug reactions.
This is a forward thinking and competitive laboratory with a strong focus on, and involvement with, patient management.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their knowledge and skills in a specialised range of techniques, and further training will be encouraged. The Laboratory is accredited by the European Federation for Immunogenetics (EFI) and UKAS.
Closing date of advert: 11 February 2025 Provisional interview date: 18 February 2025
Mark Lobb Principal Clinical Scientist Operational Lead, Transplant Immunology Email: mark.lobb1@nhs.net Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be responsible for the workstream management of a defined area of laboratory operations and will be expected to be competent across the breadth of assays deployed by the laboratory. The applicant will be expected to be involved in validation, verification, quality and development for a laboratory section and will regularly participate in clinical MDT meetings.
The Transplant Immunology service operates a 24/7 on-call service to support the deceased donor renal transplant programme, and, following the appropriate training, the post holder would be expected to participate in this rota.
Applications are welcome from experienced Clinical Scientists who are already registered with the HCPC, or from pre-registrant trainees who have completed or are about to complete their training. The successful candidate will be someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and a good team worker. Previous NHS laboratory experience in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics is essential. Managerial or supervisory experience is desirable. Job description Job responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Management To contribute to the provision of the Transplant Immunology service to nationally and internationally accepted standards (UKAS/EFI) and within the available resources. To contribute to the development of policies and protocols, ensuring these are implemented within the work area. To contribute to the testing and selection of analytical equipment. To provide clinical and scientific leadership and training of staff in specific areas. To attend and contribute to departmental meetings related to management, service development and policy development. To ensure that clinical incidents and complaints are reported and used to improve practice, in line with Trust policies, procedures and national guidelines. To implement policies and procedures within the work area. To be responsible for planning own service provision. To provide advice to service users as required on all aspects of the provision of pathology service. To use the laboratory database and associated software to locate appropriate patient & laboratory data, provide interpretation and resolve and correct erroneous information, compile and analyse statistics and prepare clinical and scientific presentations. Clinical To provide a clinical technical and clinical advisory services for Transplant Immunology across the region. To provide specialist professional advice in one or more specific areas of the service. To provide clinical advice to medical staff in charge of patient management, if necessary challenging that management and advising an alternative approach or treatment. To undertake clinical audit of service effectiveness and to contribute to discussions on clinical audit in other medical specialities. To be available to regularly answer all clinical enquiries into the department, providing advice and interpretation and dealing with all clinical or laboratory problems that arise. Scientific To contribute to the development and selection of analytical methods employed and to maintain full awareness of their reactions, limitations and causes of interference or error. This knowledge is essential for the validation of reports, identifying errors and explaining anomalous results to clinical staff. To provide leadership and guidance to BMS and ancillary staff on matters of quality assurance related to laboratory analyses and to take appropriate action when errors are identified. To use patterns of abnormalities in laboratory results together with clinical details on a patient and general clinical knowledge and experience to formulate advice on differential diagnoses and the appropriateness of treatment. To maintain an up to date and expert scientific and clinical knowledge and to contribute to the knowledge of colleagues. To critically evaluate analytical methods and equipment prior to introduction and maintain at highest possible standards within the resources available. To be responsible for the safe use of expensive and highly complex equipment. Research and Development To conceive, initiate, and undertake Research and Development projects. To ensure that opportunities that present are taken up and involving and cooperating with clinical colleagues from other disciplines where appropriate. To participate in and advise upon ongoing Research and Development projects initiated in other clinical areas, which involve any aspect of laboratory work. To undertake collaborative Research & Development of a clinical nature where the investigations lead to better understanding of disease or the contribution of laboratory facilities. To participate in Clinical Audit with colleagues within Pathology at local, regional and national level. To present scientific and clinical research data at local and regional meetings and at national and international conferences. Training To provide postgraduate teaching sessions in Transplant Immunology to medical, nursing and laboratory staff. To supervise and provide in-service training to trainee Clinical Scientists and Biomedical Scientists towards their required professional qualifications. To participate regularly in departmental clinical case discussions and seminars. Person Specification Qualifications Essential
First Degree in relevant biological subject OR alternative qualifications AND experience externally assessed as being equivalent Masters Degree or PhD in relevant subject OR assessed equivalent level of knowledge and expertise within speciality of H&I Registration as a clinical scientist with Health Care Professions Council. Other Criteria Essential Good hand eye co-ordination for fine manipulation of delicate instrumentation. Assertive Skills and Behaviours Essential Good oral and written communication skills. Able to prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings or as part of a teaching commitment. Able to organise and manage complex activities. Able to maintain intense concentration on important tasks despite frequent interruptions. A very high level of knowledge is required in H&I. General knowledge of other medical specialities including areas of pathology and diagnostic imaging is essential for the provision of advice on patient management. Experience Essential To have completed a formal post graduate training programme approved as appropriate for registration OR to have undertaken alternative training and supervised in service experience totalling 6 years as appropriate for registration. To have a thorough knowledge of H&I.
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This is a forward thinking and competitive laboratory with a strong focus on, and involvement with, patient management.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their knowledge and skills in a specialised range of techniques, and further training will be encouraged. The Laboratory is accredited by the European Federation for Immunogenetics (EFI) and UKAS.
Closing date of advert: 11 February 2025 Provisional interview date: 18 February 2025
Mark Lobb Principal Clinical Scientist Operational Lead, Transplant Immunology Email: mark.lobb1@nhs.net Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be responsible for the workstream management of a defined area of laboratory operations and will be expected to be competent across the breadth of assays deployed by the laboratory. The applicant will be expected to be involved in validation, verification, quality and development for a laboratory section and will regularly participate in clinical MDT meetings.
The Transplant Immunology service operates a 24/7 on-call service to support the deceased donor renal transplant programme, and, following the appropriate training, the post holder would be expected to participate in this rota.
Applications are welcome from experienced Clinical Scientists who are already registered with the HCPC, or from pre-registrant trainees who have completed or are about to complete their training. The successful candidate will be someone who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and a good team worker. Previous NHS laboratory experience in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics is essential. Managerial or supervisory experience is desirable. Job description Job responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Management To contribute to the provision of the Transplant Immunology service to nationally and internationally accepted standards (UKAS/EFI) and within the available resources. To contribute to the development of policies and protocols, ensuring these are implemented within the work area. To contribute to the testing and selection of analytical equipment. To provide clinical and scientific leadership and training of staff in specific areas. To attend and contribute to departmental meetings related to management, service development and policy development. To ensure that clinical incidents and complaints are reported and used to improve practice, in line with Trust policies, procedures and national guidelines. To implement policies and procedures within the work area. To be responsible for planning own service provision. To provide advice to service users as required on all aspects of the provision of pathology service. To use the laboratory database and associated software to locate appropriate patient & laboratory data, provide interpretation and resolve and correct erroneous information, compile and analyse statistics and prepare clinical and scientific presentations. Clinical To provide a clinical technical and clinical advisory services for Transplant Immunology across the region. To provide specialist professional advice in one or more specific areas of the service. To provide clinical advice to medical staff in charge of patient management, if necessary challenging that management and advising an alternative approach or treatment. To undertake clinical audit of service effectiveness and to contribute to discussions on clinical audit in other medical specialities. To be available to regularly answer all clinical enquiries into the department, providing advice and interpretation and dealing with all clinical or laboratory problems that arise. Scientific To contribute to the development and selection of analytical methods employed and to maintain full awareness of their reactions, limitations and causes of interference or error. This knowledge is essential for the validation of reports, identifying errors and explaining anomalous results to clinical staff. To provide leadership and guidance to BMS and ancillary staff on matters of quality assurance related to laboratory analyses and to take appropriate action when errors are identified. To use patterns of abnormalities in laboratory results together with clinical details on a patient and general clinical knowledge and experience to formulate advice on differential diagnoses and the appropriateness of treatment. To maintain an up to date and expert scientific and clinical knowledge and to contribute to the knowledge of colleagues. To critically evaluate analytical methods and equipment prior to introduction and maintain at highest possible standards within the resources available. To be responsible for the safe use of expensive and highly complex equipment. Research and Development To conceive, initiate, and undertake Research and Development projects. To ensure that opportunities that present are taken up and involving and cooperating with clinical colleagues from other disciplines where appropriate. To participate in and advise upon ongoing Research and Development projects initiated in other clinical areas, which involve any aspect of laboratory work. To undertake collaborative Research & Development of a clinical nature where the investigations lead to better understanding of disease or the contribution of laboratory facilities. To participate in Clinical Audit with colleagues within Pathology at local, regional and national level. To present scientific and clinical research data at local and regional meetings and at national and international conferences. Training To provide postgraduate teaching sessions in Transplant Immunology to medical, nursing and laboratory staff. To supervise and provide in-service training to trainee Clinical Scientists and Biomedical Scientists towards their required professional qualifications. To participate regularly in departmental clinical case discussions and seminars. Person Specification Qualifications Essential
First Degree in relevant biological subject OR alternative qualifications AND experience externally assessed as being equivalent Masters Degree or PhD in relevant subject OR assessed equivalent level of knowledge and expertise within speciality of H&I Registration as a clinical scientist with Health Care Professions Council. Other Criteria Essential Good hand eye co-ordination for fine manipulation of delicate instrumentation. Assertive Skills and Behaviours Essential Good oral and written communication skills. Able to prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings or as part of a teaching commitment. Able to organise and manage complex activities. Able to maintain intense concentration on important tasks despite frequent interruptions. A very high level of knowledge is required in H&I. General knowledge of other medical specialities including areas of pathology and diagnostic imaging is essential for the provision of advice on patient management. Experience Essential To have completed a formal post graduate training programme approved as appropriate for registration OR to have undertaken alternative training and supervised in service experience totalling 6 years as appropriate for registration. To have a thorough knowledge of H&I.
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