Consultant Clinical Scientist – Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

Job title:

Consultant Clinical Scientist – Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

Company

NHS

Job description

Applications are invited for suitably qualified Consultant Clinical Scientist in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics for a joint appointment between North Bristol NHS Trust (0.6 wte) and NHS Blood and Transplant (0.4) wte. You would join our committed and enthusiastic team in the department of Immunology and Immunogenetics at North Bristol NHS Trust in a newly created post and will be a key role within the Blood Sciences department of Severn pathology, located at Southmead hospital in Bristol. You would also be joining NHSBT as part of the H&I function joining a national team of Consultant Clinical Scientists to support all aspects of transplantation and transfusion.Please see this short video showcasing Pathology at NBT – https://youtu.be/cJiNgR-TwUY?si=H6kkwCD5FvSv6UpWMain duties of the jobWe are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic individual with excellent leadership skills and the experience required to lead and develop the H&I service to continue supporting regional renal transplant teams. As part of Blood Sciences at North Bristol the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics provides a comprehensive clinical diagnostic service to the North Bristol NHS Trust and local community, The department is committed to providing a high quality service for all its users and is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory. In NHSBT you will be supporting established and partner laboratories and providing clinical advise and strategic direction to NHSBT in all areas of H&I, including travel to NHSBT sites.About usNorth Bristol NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the South-West region and provides medical, surgical and maternity care for a population of approximately half a million people in the North Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset areas. In May 2014 the Trust relocated the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe offering exemplary care in a beautiful and purpose built environment, designed with the patients privacy and dignity in mind.Pathology at North Bristol NHS has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years and seen the development of Severn Pathology and the building of state of the art laboratories at Southmead Hospital. All pathology disciplines including a single Bristol Cellular Pathology Service, UK Health Security Agency and Genomics service are located within one facility.At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support, and offer fulfilling careers.It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year.he healthcare market in the South West region and beyond.Date posted24 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£62,215 to £101,677 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number339-NBR5048Job locationsSouthmead HospitalBristolBS10 5NBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful applicant will be expected to participate in all aspects of the H&I service including clinical leadership of the H&I service, clinical liaison, strategic management, service and business development, teaching and training and to support the on-going development of Blood Sciences and Severn Pathology and NHSBT plus supporting an out of hours rota in a Consultant capacity in both NBT and NHSBTA broad range of experience in H&I will be essential along with a proven scientific and professional record, clear leadership skills and an ability to work well as part of a team.Applicants must be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics and be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists in the same discipline, or be expected to obtain fellowship in the next 6 months. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful applicant will be expected to participate in all aspects of the H&I service including clinical leadership of the H&I service, clinical liaison, strategic management, service and business development, teaching and training and to support the on-going development of Blood Sciences and Severn Pathology and NHSBT plus supporting an out of hours rota in a Consultant capacity in both NBT and NHSBTA broad range of experience in H&I will be essential along with a proven scientific and professional record, clear leadership skills and an ability to work well as part of a team.Applicants must be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics and be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists in the same discipline, or be expected to obtain fellowship in the next 6 months.Person SpecificationEducation/Training/QualificationsEssential

• Master’s Degree (or assessed equivalent level of knowledge) in the speciality of H&I
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (or intention to achieve Fellowship within six months of starting this role)
• To have demonstrable knowledge and experience in research as evidenced by formal qualifications e.g. PhD and/or a number of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• State Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Work ExperienceEssential

• Experience of analysis and interpretation in H&I such that the person can act as an expert in these areas within and outside the Trust.
• To have appropriate experience in a management role e.g. leading a major section of a Department, or possessing a relevant management qualification with appropriate supporting practical experience.
• In depth experience of training various grades of Clinical Scientist, Biomedical Scientist staff and other relevant healthcare professionals.

Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesEssential

• The ability to assimilate a wide range laboratory results and clinical information and advise on interpretationand further investigations.
• To have an up to date awareness of national policies affecting the NHS, transplantation, transfusion and H&I.
• Experience of service planning and strategic development.

Personal Qualities/Special CircumstancesEssential

• Proven Leadership and Management Experience.
• Effective management skills with the ability to resolve staff issues and mentor junior staff.

Person SpecificationEducation/Training/QualificationsEssential

• Master’s Degree (or assessed equivalent level of knowledge) in the speciality of H&I
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (or intention to achieve Fellowship within six months of starting this role)
• To have demonstrable knowledge and experience in research as evidenced by formal qualifications e.g. PhD and/or a number of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• State Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Work ExperienceEssential

• Experience of analysis and interpretation in H&I such that the person can act as an expert in these areas within and outside the Trust.
• To have appropriate experience in a management role e.g. leading a major section of a Department, or possessing a relevant management qualification with appropriate supporting practical experience.
• In depth experience of training various grades of Clinical Scientist, Biomedical Scientist staff and other relevant healthcare professionals.

Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesEssential

• The ability to assimilate a wide range laboratory results and clinical information and advise on interpretationand further investigations.
• To have an up to date awareness of national policies affecting the NHS, transplantation, transfusion and H&I.
• Experience of service planning and strategic development.

Personal Qualities/Special CircumstancesEssential

• Proven Leadership and Management Experience.
• Effective management skills with the ability to resolve staff issues and mentor junior staff.

Expected salary

£62215 – 101677 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:37:34 GMT

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