Job Description

Band 6






Main area
Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Laboratory
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 09.00-17.30 as a standard day)
Job ref
164-5795573


Site
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Town
Nottingham
Salary
\xc2\xa335,392 - \xc2\xa342,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/12/2023 23:59


Job overview This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading centre at the forefront of research and clinical innovation in haemato-oncology which will provide the BMT and CAR-T service for the region. As a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be a member of the departmental team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service and to provide that service in a manner commensurate with the profession working towards JACIE and HTA reaccreditation as part of the Trust\xe2\x80\x99s BMT Programme. The post holder will be expected to work in the laboratory and team office assisting the more senior staff in procedures and administration tasks, including the supervision of support staff. As part of the CAR-T expansion we have invested in staff, equipment and infrastructure. We anticipate our first patient at NUH imminently and are excited to be able to deliver this to the patient closer to home and be part of the vision for tomorrow\'s NUH. The post holder will be required to work across the City Campus as appropriate for the delivery of the service and there will be occasions when planned out of hours working is required.
Main duties of the job As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, the post holders\xe2\x80\x99 main role is to assist in the processing of peripheral blood stem cells for life saving transplantation and participate in any Cell Therapy work as part of our new CAR-T service expansion. This includes cryopreservation of cells, organisation of long-term storage, qualitative and quantitative analysis of stem cells by tissue culture work and flow cytometry. It will also involve participation in the reinfusion of cells on the haematology wards. Working to HTA standards and JACIE requirements the post holder will be responsible for meticulous record keeping to ensure the safety of the cells is demonstrable and auditable.
Working for our organisation We are driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. We are a supportive and friendly team who value all our staff by engaging, developing and empowering. We strive to provide safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience for our patients. With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.


Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and personal specification for full details of duties and requirements of the post holder.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist; has completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent (Haematology, Blood transfusion and transplantation or other closely related subject); knowledge of specialist discipline to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and training.

Desirable criteria

• IBMS membership.
• Shows and awareness of method development and new technologies
• Demonstrates a knowledge of instrumentation
• BBTS Specialist Certificate in Stem Cell Transplantation Science.

Experience
Essential criteria

• Conscientious, Meticulous. Demonstrates ability to organise their own work effectively
• Keyboard skills and computer literacy
• Able to demonstrate competency in appropriate laboratory techniques.
• Relevant laboratory experience of at least Minimum 2 years post HCPC Registration experience.
• Minimum of 12 months in NHS or UK based laboratory.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of cryopreservation, flow cytometry and Tissue Culture work.
• Has a genuine interest in the future of Stem Cell and Cell Therapy work.

Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria

• Able to plan own work activities and those of supervised staff.
• Able to prioritise workload accordingly.

Physical skills
Essential criteria

• Requires highly developed physical skills including accurate eye to hand coordination
• Ability to manoeuvre trolleys around the campus.
• Able to maintain Prolonged concentration for specific tasks e.g. working at laminar flow hood.
• Able to walk across campus as required with products and equipment
• Able to manoeuvre heavy equipment

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts
Essential criteria

• Able to participate in out of hours roster and/or other flexible working arrangements.

Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria

• Good interpersonal skills Able to communicate concisely, effectively and clearly
• Ability to present complex scientific information to colleagues internally and externally when required and at the appropriate level

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates a range of IT skills
• Can communicate on a number of levels using different media

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cWe are here for you\xe2\x80\x9d behavioural standards

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria

• Able to make judgements regarding complex facts or situations that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options e.g. judgements regarding anomalous results, QA assessments and technical failures

Desirable criteria

• Experience of troubleshooting appropriate laboratory instrumentation

___________________________________________________________________________________ Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly. Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers. Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are \xe2\x80\x98at risk\xe2\x80\x99 of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. International Recruitment: If you are applying for a role with us from outside of the UK then please read the guidance on applying for a health or social care job in the UK from abroad. ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation. Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (\xc2\xa341.90 for enhanced and \xc2\xa321.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month\xe2\x80\x99s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.