Lead Biomedical Scientist - Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory

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  • Manchester
  • £64,455-74,896 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
MFT is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead the Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory in a Band 8b Biomedical Scientist role. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the stem cell laboratory service in one of the biggest Haematological transplant programs in the UK. The laboratory, which is HTA and JACIE accredited, provides specialist clinical and technical services to support our busy transplant programmes. The laboratory receives, processes, cryopreserves and issues haematopoietic stem cells for therapeutic use in both adult and paediatric patients. The Stem cell department is involved in ATIMPs and gene therapy treatments. This is a small team dedicated to meeting the current clinical demands on the service, developing the next generation of processing techniques for the Stem Cell Therapeutics LaboratoryMain duties of the jobOur Stem Cell Therapeutics Laboratory is based at our Oxford Road Campus and is an integral part of the Trust's Haematology/Oncology stem cell transplant programme. The laboratory, which is HTA and JACIE accredited, provides specialist clinical and technical services to support these busy transplant program. The laboratory receives, processes, cryopreserves and issues haematopoietic stem cells for therapeutic use in both adult and paediatric patients.The successful applicant will act as the Lead higher specialist, registered Biomedical Scientist for the Stem Cell Laboratory therapeutic service and using specialist expertise and knowledge ensure the service complies with international and national accreditation standards and directives and advise service users, clients and patients on scientific and technical issues. They will also be responsible for the overall operation and development of the Stem Cell Laboratory service area, providing a quality led, efficient and safe service on the supply and processing of therapeutic components, products and transplant material suitable for purpose.Acting as the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) Designated Individual (DI) for Human Application the successful applicant will hold the primary (legal) responsibility for supervising that the licensed activity of the service is authorised and carried out to the requirements of Section 18 of the Human Tissue Act.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£64,455 to £74,896 a year Per Annum, Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-CSS-7422041-RL4Job locationsOxford Road campusOxford RoadManchesterM13 9WLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • HCPC registration
  • Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences / MSc or equivalent in Transfusion Science
  • Evidence of participation in CPD
  • Recognised management qualification or attendance at appropriate management training courses or equivalent
Desirable
  • Member of recognised CPD Scheme
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
  • Considerable experience within Stem Cell specialty with substantial experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Awareness of laboratory and management issues within specialist area
  • Experience of managing and sustaining laboratory accreditation with MHRA, HTA, JACIE
Desirable
  • Experience of liasing with multidisciplinary teams
  • Evidence of service development
Skills & AbilitiesEssential
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to liaise with and manage staff of varying grades
  • Evidence of working with and leading a team
  • Keyboard skills and computer literacy
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • HCPC registration
  • Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences / MSc or equivalent in Transfusion Science
  • Evidence of participation in CPD
  • Recognised management qualification or attendance at appropriate management training courses or equivalent
Desirable
  • Member of recognised CPD Scheme
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
  • Considerable experience within Stem Cell specialty with substantial experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Awareness of laboratory and management issues within specialist area
  • Experience of managing and sustaining laboratory accreditation with MHRA, HTA, JACIE
Desirable
  • Experience of liasing with multidisciplinary teams
  • Evidence of service development
Skills & AbilitiesEssential
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to liaise with and manage staff of varying grades
  • Evidence of working with and leading a team
  • Keyboard skills and computer literacy

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