Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the MCCN Haemato-Oncology laboratory (HODS), within Liverpool University Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Merseyside and Cheshire HODS service is a peer review compliant haemato-oncology diagnostic lab, providing state-of-the-art specialist testing for haematological malignancy. The service hosts Flow cytometry, bone marrow aspirate/peripheral blood morphology, histology and immunohistochemistry, and molecular genetic testing. We are looking for a motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with extensive experience in leukaemia immunophenotyping/flow cytometry and excellent interpersonal skills, to join our group. The successful candidate will have the ability to critically analyse and interpret immunophenotyping data. The laboratory is UKAS-accredited, currently performing over 18,000 diagnostic tests per annum across all testing modalities and is also actively involved in research and teaching. The candidate will work alongside the lead Clinical Scientist in the section and will also work within a close and friendly team of other HCPC registered scientists. Main duties of the job
To lead the immunophenotyping section of the HODS service, including the development and maintenance of appropriate UKAS accredited diagnostic tests for immunophenotyping of leukaemia/lymphoma. To collaborate with the other scientific/technical/clinical staff. To process patient samples and provide interpretation of the results of highly complex diagnostic investigations. To take responsibility for their own work, and to undertake an appropriate proportion of the total workload of the laboratory. To provide a high level of expertise in immunophenotypic analysis of diagnostic and follow-up samples, using national/international guidelines. To prepare standard and complex reports for authorisation by consultant/Clinical Scientists. To review and develop working practices. To assist during UKAS accreditation visits. To provide information for annual management review. To train junior laboratory staff as required. To undertake appropriate research and development of analytical procedures, maintaining up-to-date scientific knowledge. To maintain core competencies and participate in appropriate CPD activities. Person specification
Knowledge
Health & Safety awareness Financial Responsibility – experience of ordering stock/consumables Experience in dealing with HR related issues e.g. sickness management Skills
Be able to work to high standards, meeting demanding deadlines. Good interpersonal and organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Dexterous. Numerate. IT and keyboard skills Training experience Experience
Extensive experience in one of Haematology/Histology/Molecular Genetics Evidence of experience associated with the post. Experience of diagnosing haematological malignancy using Flow cytometry/Cytochemistry/Molecular Biology Evidence of attendance at subject related seminars, Workshops etc. Evidence of development of Molecular assay/research experience in molecular techniques/Flow cytometry/Histology Qualifications
BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent State registered BMS. MSc/Higher Specialist portfolio/Equivalent experience FIBMS Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the MCCN Haemato-Oncology laboratory (HODS), within Liverpool University Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Merseyside and Cheshire HODS service is a peer review compliant haemato-oncology diagnostic lab, providing state-of-the-art specialist testing for haematological malignancy. The service hosts Flow cytometry, bone marrow aspirate/peripheral blood morphology, histology and immunohistochemistry, and molecular genetic testing. We are looking for a motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with extensive experience in leukaemia immunophenotyping/flow cytometry and excellent interpersonal skills, to join our group. The successful candidate will have the ability to critically analyse and interpret immunophenotyping data. The laboratory is UKAS-accredited, currently performing over 18,000 diagnostic tests per annum across all testing modalities and is also actively involved in research and teaching. The candidate will work alongside the lead Clinical Scientist in the section and will also work within a close and friendly team of other HCPC registered scientists. Main duties of the job
To lead the immunophenotyping section of the HODS service, including the development and maintenance of appropriate UKAS accredited diagnostic tests for immunophenotyping of leukaemia/lymphoma. To collaborate with the other scientific/technical/clinical staff. To process patient samples and provide interpretation of the results of highly complex diagnostic investigations. To take responsibility for their own work, and to undertake an appropriate proportion of the total workload of the laboratory. To provide a high level of expertise in immunophenotypic analysis of diagnostic and follow-up samples, using national/international guidelines. To prepare standard and complex reports for authorisation by consultant/Clinical Scientists. To review and develop working practices. To assist during UKAS accreditation visits. To provide information for annual management review. To train junior laboratory staff as required. To undertake appropriate research and development of analytical procedures, maintaining up-to-date scientific knowledge. To maintain core competencies and participate in appropriate CPD activities. Person specification
Knowledge
Health & Safety awareness Financial Responsibility – experience of ordering stock/consumables Experience in dealing with HR related issues e.g. sickness management Skills
Be able to work to high standards, meeting demanding deadlines. Good interpersonal and organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Dexterous. Numerate. IT and keyboard skills Training experience Experience
Extensive experience in one of Haematology/Histology/Molecular Genetics Evidence of experience associated with the post. Experience of diagnosing haematological malignancy using Flow cytometry/Cytochemistry/Molecular Biology Evidence of attendance at subject related seminars, Workshops etc. Evidence of development of Molecular assay/research experience in molecular techniques/Flow cytometry/Histology Qualifications
BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent State registered BMS. MSc/Higher Specialist portfolio/Equivalent experience FIBMS Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.
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