Band 7 Clinical Scientist - Renal

Job summary

The Clinical Scientist position is in the Solid OrganTransplantation Group located in the Anthony Nolan HistocompatibilityLaboratory, which is responsible for all aspects of tissue typing relating to therenal, liver and islet cell/pancreas transplant programmes of the Royal Free.The Clinical Scientist must be able to type (HLA), screen and identify HLAantibodies on the Luminex platform, and perform crossmatches with a flowcytometer to a very high standard. Full participation (1:6) in a 24/7 on calltissue typing rota is mandatory. Willingness and ability to actively participatein relevant research and development, audits of activity, teaching and trainingin this area is essential.

Main duties of the job

1. Facilitating the selection of transplant recipients and donors by performing HLA typing.
2. Identifying unacceptable donor HLA types which could contribute to acute organ rejection in transplant recipients, by screening for HLA antibodies.
3. A fully comprehensive 24/7 on-call tissue typing service.
4. Monitoring transplant recipients for the development donor specific antibodies to HLA mismatches (HLA DSAs) which are prognostic of organ rejection.
5. Facilitating the Royal Free live donor transplant programme, by performing HLA typing, screening for HLA antibodies, virtual and bench crossmatch tests, as well as advising clinicians and specialist nurses on live donor selection.
6. Participating and actively contributing to audits, multidisciplinary team meetings, research and development, and teaching.
7. Fulfilling to a high standard all relevant national and European quality assurance, accreditation and professional development schemes.
8. Facilitating transplantation of the best matched organs into the most appropriate patients in an equitable fashion.
9. Managing the registration status of renal and islet recipients on national transplant database.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered clinical or biomedical scientist

On Call

Essential

• Full participation (1:6) in a 24/7 on call tissue typing rota is mandatory

Person Specification
Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered clinical or biomedical scientist

On Call

Essential

• Full participation (1:6) in a 24/7 on call tissue typing rota is mandatory

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

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