Senior Biomedical Scientist: Sponsorship Available

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ever expanding Stem Cell Laboratory’s team at King’s College Hospital NHS Trust. It is expected that this service will move early in 2025 to a nearby state-of-the-art new facility. The successful candidate will help to maintain standards and staff competency in this challenging transition period.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to assist in the provision of a comprehensive and appropriate Bone Marrow transplant service and will take a lead on facilitating clinical trials for patients from Haematology and other Trust departments.

Working in a clean-room environment to process bone marrow, stem cells and cord blood for patient transplant, this post holder will be an experienced senior scientist providing training, direction and leadership to junior team members.

The post holder is expected to be fully conversant with all the national and international regulations in place for stem cell processing and those likely to come into force from agencies such as MHRA, HTA and JACIE. The post holder will be expected not only to have scientific knowledge of stem cell biology, but also to have knowledge of other biological sciences such as immunology, microbiology, cell culture, cryopreservation and molecular biology to supplement their core knowledge base.

A degree of flexibility is required to process collections which run late or are emergency procedures which were not planned or expected. The laboratory is also looking to move to extended hours rota covering weekends, and participation in the rota will be expected by all members of staff.

About us

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
  • State Registration (HCPC)
  • MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
  • Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

  • Post graduate management qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Quality Control and Assurance management
  • Risk management theory and practice
  • Knowledge of HR legislation and policies
  • Teaching and training skills
  • Significant experience of management of staff and Stem Cell Lab work (or equivalent)
  • Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results
  • Developed decision making skills
  • Experience in: Cell Culture, flow cytometry and cryopreservation

Desirable

  • Experience of Quality Management Systems
  • Management of the provision, storage and distribution of CAR-T and other AT(I)MP therapies

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to communicate complex information effectively both written and oral at all levels both within and outside the Trust
  • Ability to motivate individuals
  • Ability to disseminate scientific knowledge
  • Able to produce concise and accurate daily reports to update senior members of staff.

Organisational

Essential

  • Ability to plan, organise and manage own and others work and time
  • Ability to adapt and organise and prioritise the unpredictable nature of workload efficiently
  • Ability to work under pressure and multitask without compromising standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 13 January 2025

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