Swydd wag: Clinical Scientist, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, North Chailey

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Prif leoliad: Rehabilitation Engineering
Gradd: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Parhaol
Oriau: Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (0.6wte in RES and 0.4wte in CCAS)
Cyfeirnod y swydd: 150-KB9997-CSS_A

Cyflogwr: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Chailey Clinical Services
Tref: North Chailey
Cyflog: £43,742 - £50,056 PA
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 22/05/2024 23:59

Clinical Scientist

NHS AfC: Band 7

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For RES the post holder is required to attend (and lead as appropriate) specialist clinics on and off site as a clinical scientist and as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess the client and establish the AT requirements. The post holder is to ensure provision of high quality, client focused, specialist clinical assessment and prescription of AT to children and young people referred to the clinics and services at Chailey Clinical Services (CCS). The post holder will be required to design, develop and manufacture equipment or modify and adapt existing equipment to an agreed solution. They require excellent communication skills to liaise with those concerned, the technical aspects of the use of the equipment produced. The post holder will be expected to provide additional specialist input in a range of clinics. They are also expected to provide a technical advisory role to the junior members of staff within the service, CCS and as appropriate outside agencies.

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Qualifications

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First degree in a relevant engineering subject
Registered on with the HCPC (or ability to be registered 1/2 marks)

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• Membership of a professional body e.g. the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) or the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE)

Experience

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Knowledge of AT and EAT equipment
Experience of working with people with disabilities
Knowledge of manufacturing using a range of techniques or materials (competent or prepared to undertake training to operate workshop machinery where required)
Ability to work independently or as part of a team to solve clinical and/or engineering challenges

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Working within and developing quality systems eg ISO13485 or ISO9001

Other requirements

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Ability to use IT software such as Microsoft Office
Ability to organise own workload
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients
A current valid driving licence
Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role

At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values:

Compassionate Care
Working Together,
Achieving Ambitions
Delivering Excellence

Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants.

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically, please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Committed to being an Inclusive Employer

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

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Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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Enw: Hannah Griffiths
Teitl y swydd: Principal Clinical Scientist, Quality Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost: [email protected]
Rhif ffôn: 01825 724705

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Biomedical Scientist Advanced Specialist

Biomedical Scientist Advanced Specialist

Job reference: 004054

Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum (plus an additional 5% uplift)

Location: Oxford Centre

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Summary

Our work in Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) is central to the provision and improvement of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This work enables us to support approximately half of stem cell transplants carried out in England each year through a network of GMP grade laboratories. We also carry out translational research and development activities with academic and commercial partners to ensure we are at the forefront of improvements to transplantation and related fields. Our expertise in GMP, quality and regulatory matters ensures that we always maintain the highest standards in the first-class service we offer.

You will be working as part of a laboratory team, including clinical and biomedical scientists together with other health care professionals. You will be involved in the production of cell therapies and the role you perform will directly contribute to saving and improving patient’s lives.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills particularly related to the production of new cell therapies which are being developed for testing in clinical trials.

There are many opportunities for career advancement in this exciting and fast developing area of clinical care. We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

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, working late some weekday evenings and/or weekends as required.

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

· In depth knowledge of transfusion/transplantation science.

· High level of expertise in relevant transfusion specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.

· Knowledge and evidence of application of the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice, HTA and MHRA regulations, JACIE guidelines and other relevant or statutory guidelines.

· Supervisory experience, including training and mentoring of colleagues.

· Experience of working in a stem cell, tissue services, Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I), Haematology, diagnostic or testing service environment.

· Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and high level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques/ environments.

· Demonstrable experience in research and development projects.

Qualifications and Training

· MSc in transfusion/transplantation or relevant science. OR IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma. OR PhD or Professional Doctorate in a relevant field. OR Alternative training and equivalent experience.

· Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Scientist, which must be maintained.

· Member of a professional body e.g., British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS)/ British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI).

· Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Please view the recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 19 May 2024.

Interviews are anticipated to be held around the end of May – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact – Dr Gurman Kaur, Head of Cell Therapies (Oxford) at [email protected]

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Clinical Scientist

NHS AfC: Band 7

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Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

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Experience

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