Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Clinical Scientist/Biomedical Scientist
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Job Description: Healthcare Scientist in Immunology
We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated person to join our friendly team of staff. As a Healthcare scientist, you will play a key role in helping to deliver and develop our comprehensive, clinical immunology service.
The Post Holder Will
- Work as part of the team providing a clinical diagnostic service in Immunology to the Trust, General Practice, other UK and overseas Trusts and laboratories and Clinical Trials.
- Be a HCPC Registered Band 7 scientist in immunology, and in conjunction with senior management team, deliver this service to nationally accepted standards.
- Contribute to the provision of specialist knowledge and expertise in Immunology relevant to their particular section.
- At bench level, be responsible for the overall running of their particular section of the Immunology Laboratory.
- At bench level, continuously develop the Oxford immunology service by managing the evaluation and implementation of new developments for the immunology service relevant to their particular section.
- Contribute to laboratory-wide quality procedures such as audit, non-compliance and inspection by accreditation bodies.
- Be a competent project manager of assigned platforms and assays, to manage and address all associated quality, scientific, training and operational needs.
- Competently and proactively engage with Laboratory task management software, both existing structure and future development.
About the Role
The Department of Immunology at Oxford University Hospitals Trust, are looking for an HCPC registered Healthcare Scientist with experience in an NHS diagnostic laboratory (preferably Immunology). The applicant must have an M level qualification in a relevant biomedical subject (preferably Immunology)
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Application Details
Applications to join our friendly team, are invited from enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated scientists. The successful candidate will use their excellent communication skills, playing a role in delivering/development of our comprehensive, clinical service. You will help the Department meet the necessary standards for accreditation, ensuring protocols are followed and maintain Health, Safety and Security for individuals, the Department and the Trust.
About the Department
The Department of Immunology, is a large and dynamic laboratory providing a regional diagnostic Immunology service. It offers a substantial, specialised and diverse repertoire of assays. The laboratory has UKAS 15189 accreditation and processes over 650,000 tests per year. Situated in a vibrant, historical city with a tradition of innovation we offer opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
About the Trust
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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Our Values
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Sexual Safety Charter
In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
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Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: James Hoy
- Job Title: Laboratory Manager
- Email Address: James.hoy@ouh.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01865 225991
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