Job Title: Biomedical Scientist Team Manager (Stem Cells/Clinical Trials)
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,057 – £45,839 per annum
Job type: Permanent/Full-Time
About us:
The Christie Pathology Partnership was formed in 2014 and is a joint venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and SYNLAB, the largest provider of laboratory pathology and diagnostic services in Europe. We provide Pathology services for The Christie, the largest single site cancer centre in Europe, treating more than 44,000 patients a year and recently rated Outstanding by the CQC.
SYNLAB is the European leader in delivery of high-quality pathology testing and imaging services. SYNLAB operates in 35 countries across four continents, employing more than 20,000 members of staff and conducting approximately 500 million tests per annum.
SYNLAB in the UK is a trusted expert in clinical laboratory services and drug and alcohol testing. We provide a wide range of testing capabilities and advanced pathology services through to the most innovative molecular and genetic diagnostic tests available today.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) for a suitably qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to join our Stem Cells team, within the Blood Sciences department.
We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with an interest in developing services to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients. CPP is an excellent place to train and develop new skills, and further study will be supported…
The purpose of the role includes:
- Organising and managing a team of Biomedical Scientists, junior staff and support staff performing Biomedical analyses and processes.
- Ensuring a high quality of analysis agreed quality standards of service delivery and key performance indicators.
- Providing an expert level of theoretical and practical knowledge to the laboratory service. Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description / job summary.
The successful candidate will have:
- HCPC State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist, with evidence of Continued Professional Development
- MSc/FIBMS by examination, and is currently in possession of Fellowship of the IBMS (Blood Sciences, Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology or Transfusion Science; Cellular Pathology, Histology or Cytology or demonstrates equivalent experience
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the processing, issuing and cryopreservation of Human Progenitor Cells (HPC) and T Cells for use in transplants, cellular therapy and for clinical trials.
- High level working knowledge of biomedical techniques and practices at post honours degree level.
- Expert interpretive and diagnostic skills.
- Knowledge of National guidelines and protocols relating to specific discipline
- Strong leadership qualities
To apply for this post, you must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist and have a proven scientific and professional record. Knowledge and experience of Clinical Trials will be an advantage.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiologist may also be considered for this role.
