Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Biomedical Scientist - Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory

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Band 8a Chief Biomedical Scientist - Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our existing team as a Band 8a Chief Biomedical Scientist in the Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory. You will be HCPC registered with a relevant MSc or Higher Specialist Diploma.
Role Overview
As a Laboratory Chief for the Stem Cell Laboratory, you will be required to take responsibility of the department in defined areas of the service including clinical trials, operational management, departmental resources and technical services, staff, finance, equipment and space.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with senior colleagues you will be responsible for the overall operation and development of laboratory service areas providing a quality led, efficient and safe service and provide specialist advice on scientific and technical issues.
- You will organize and account for all aspects of service delivery and available resources to include the transplant programmes and requirements for NHS commissioned work, commercial and clinical trials (independent and/or collaborative) and new developments.
- You will understand current and emerging clinical trials governance (guidance, standards and legislation) and will provide expert interpretation of potential consequences and capacity on service delivery.
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Why Join Us?
This is an exciting post for an enthusiastic, forward thinking individual who will make a significant managerial and scientific contribution to the development of the department as a whole, with a focus on delivering an increased number of clinical trials.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.
We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.


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Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sylvia.Blake
- Job title: Lead Biomedical Scientist
- Email address: sylvia.blake@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 276 8980
To arrange an appointment to speak with Sylvia Blake please contact Hannah Belli (Operational Business Manager) on T: 0161 276 8980.
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