Lead Biomedical Scientist - Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory

MFT is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead the Therapeutic Stem Cell Laboratory in a Band 8b Biomedical Scientist role. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the stem cell laboratory service in one of the biggest Haematological transplant programs in the UK. The laboratory, which is HTA and JACIE accredited, provides specialist clinical and technical services to support our busy transplant programmes. The laboratory receives, processes, cryopreserves and issues haematopoietic stem cells for therapeutic use in both adult and paediatric patients. The Stem cell department is involved in ATIMPs and gene therapy treatments. This is a small team dedicated to meeting the current clinical demands on the service, developing the next generation of processing techniques for the Stem Cell Therapeutics Laboratory

Our Stem Cell Therapeutics Laboratory is based at our Oxford Road Campus and is an integral part of the Trust’s Haematology/Oncology stem cell transplant programme. The laboratory, which is HTA and JACIE accredited, provides specialist clinical and technical services to support these busy transplant program. The laboratory receives, processes, cryopreserves and issues haematopoietic stem cells for therapeutic use in both adult and paediatric patients.

The successful applicant will act as the Lead higher specialist, registered Biomedical Scientist for the Stem Cell Laboratory therapeutic service and using specialist expertise and knowledge ensure the service complies with international and national accreditation standards and directives and advise service users, clients and patients on scientific and technical issues. They will also be responsible for the overall operation and development of the Stem Cell Laboratory service area, providing a quality led, efficient and safe service on the supply and processing of therapeutic components, products and transplant material suitable for purpose.

Acting as the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) Designated Individual (DI) for Human Application the successful applicant will hold the primary (legal) responsibility for supervising that the licensed activity of the service is authorised and carried out to the requirements of Section 18 of the Human Tissue Act.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sylvia Blake Job title: Laboratory Haematology Directorate Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0161 276 4087