Clinical Scientist in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
4 weeks ago
This is a Deputy Consultant Clinical Scientist, Deputy Head of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) position requiring expert specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of all aspects of transplant immunology, H&I and management, and competence in performing all practical, administrative tasks and educational matters relevant to the H&I service offered by the laboratory.
Main DutiesThe post holder will ensure the timely processing of patient samples, typically 7500 a day, serving all those patients attending UHP, CCGs representing 100 General Practices and specialist assays referred from other Trusts within the Peninsula. The H&I service is part of Derriford Combined Laboratory and this speciality receives 4,000 patient requests annually, performing 6,400 tests. GP requests represent 20% of the workload.
The H&I service provides a routine service from 9am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays. An on-call service is available at other times in support of renal transplantation. A Consultant Clinical Scientist or senior is available at all times outside normal working hours and the post-holder would be expected to work with colleagues to provide this cover (anticipated frequency 1 in 2).
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Scientist to join our team as Deputy Head of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, high-quality Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) service to the Trust and primary care, under the strategic direction of the Consultant Clinical Scientist, Clinical Lead in H&I and the Pathology Service Line Clinical Director.
The post holder will work with the Clinical lead and key stakeholders in development of, or changes to local, trust-wide and departmental policies to achieve cost effectiveness and compliance with current external guidance (NICE, FCPath) and in the planning, initiation and performance of both routine clinical services and R&D that leads to service improvements.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the H&I laboratory, including the supervision of staff, the development of policies and procedures, and the maintenance of accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service and participation in appropriate EQA schemes.
The post holder will be expected to participate in research and development (R&D) on relevant scientific and clinical problems and present the findings through presentation at national or international meetings and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of technical support to the H&I laboratory, including the development and implementation of new technologies and methods, and the maintenance of existing equipment and software.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives, including the development of policies and procedures, and the maintenance of accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service and participation in appropriate EQA schemes.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the H&I laboratory budget, including the development and implementation of financial plans and the management of resources.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the development and implementation of training programs for staff, including the development of policies and procedures, and the maintenance of accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service and participation in appropriate EQA schemes.
Person SpecificationQualifications
Essential
Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists in H&IPhD degree level in transplantation or relevant scienceDesirable
BSHI National TrainerAptitudes and Abilities
Essential
Well-developed analytical (technical) skillsProven research and development recordDesirable
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelsKnowledge
Essential
Significant demonstrable experience and advanced proven knowledge in transplant immunology, histocompatibility & immunogenetics and disease associationExtensive post HCPC registration experience as a Clinical Scientist in H&IDesirable
Research demonstrable experience, especially leading research and development-
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