University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Healthcare Scientist (Clin Sci/BMS)
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SENIOR HEALTHCARE SCIENTIST/ CLINICAL SCIENTIST or BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST
(AfC7)
NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & CSF LABORATORY
Expressions of interest are sought for the role of Senior Healthcare Scientist (Band 7) in the NHS Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH). The laboratory is a national reference centre and has an international reputation for the analysis of Neuroimmunology and cerebrospinal fluid. The laboratory provides acute Neurological Laboratory services to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH) and the London region, plus specialised diagnostic and monitoring laboratory services to the UK and beyond. The post holder will be a member of the senior management team for the Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory, assisting the Laboratory Director, Laboratory Manager, Deputy Laboratory Manager and Clinical Lead and other Band 7s, to be responsible for the provision of a section of tests in the laboratory and to be an important member of the Quality team.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who will fulfil the following criteria and skills:
- The post holder is required to carry out specialist techniques as dictated by the nature of the Department requiring highly developed manual skills.
- They are responsible for training staff, quality and are required to motivate others to meet service requirements and turnaround times of the Department.
- The post holder is expected to develop skills for authorisation and more senior management roles as well as showing ambition to progress career opportunities.
- The post holder will be expected to undertake an additional role.
- The post holder undertakes analytical, technical, quality management and administrative trouble-shooting in addition to maintaining adequate supplies of reagents and consumables to ensure reliable service delivery in accordance with ISO 15189.
- The post holder will undertake structured and directed research and development activities in line with the ongoing translational research service of the Neuroimmunology and CSF Laboratory.
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About UCLH
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
Services Provided
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Sustainability
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Bushra Zaidi
- Job title: Laboratory Manager
- Email address: bushra.zaidi@nhs.net
For any enquiries or an informal visit which would be welcomed, please contact bushra.zaidi@nhs.net or melanie.hart1@nhs.net
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