Biomedical Laboratory Assistant (HHTO)

Higher Healthcare Technical Officer

Job Summary

Innovative cellular and molecular therapies are starting to transform the way we treat cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Through our network of state-of-the-art facilities, we are at the forefront of developing and manufacturing these new therapies for early phase clinical trials. The delivery of these new therapies into the NHS builds on our extensive expertise supporting more established stem cell transplantation therapies for malignant and inherited haematological disorders.

Working within a dedicated team you will support the development and manufacture of life-saving cell and gene therapies. To start with, we will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme.
You’ll provide vital support to qualified scientific staff as they undertake specialised work in our MHRA and HTA regulated laboratories. Specifically, that means preparing samples for testing or storage, performing stock management, carrying out basic maintenance on equipment and working regularly in a clean room environment.
We’re looking for a BTEC/HNC in a Science or other relevant subject, or the NHSBT foundation degree or equivalent. You’ll also, ideally, have a working knowledge of basic IT packages and some experience of working unsupervised in a laboratory environment. Flexible in your approach and a good team player, you must be able to keep clear, accurate records.

Main duties of the job

• You will be required to perform a range of routine and non routine tasks associated with the manufacture and issue of cell therapy products, with the support of your supervisor and other team members
• You will be responsible for data entry into Laboratory management systems
• You will be responsible for stock management and reporting
• You will be required to handle stem cell bags, cellular samples and a range of equipment
• You will be required to work in a clean room, following appropriate training, both unsupervised and while acting as support staff
• You will be required to manually handle equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training
• You will be working with very low temperatures for sample storage

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office

Qualifications and Training

• Level 3 qualification e.g. ‘A’ Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area OR extensive experience of working in a manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

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. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we’ll save and improve more lives than ever

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 14th June 2023.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 29th June 2023 – subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact – Contact Details: Vivien.Hason@nhsbt.nhs.uk