Date posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8135
Job locations: University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom

Job summary
As an HCPC registered scientist you will play a pivotal role in supporting one of the busiest stem cell transplantation laboratories in Europe. The Transplantation Programme is licenced by the Human Tissue Authority and accredited by JACIE, making us an attractive centre for a large number of clinical trials investigating cellular therapy products for a range of diseases. In addition, UCLH is also a centre selected to treat patients with licenced commercial products and will soon be participating in the exciting field of Tumour Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapies.

In order to manage and maintain the high throughput service we provide, strong working relationships with several teams is crucial. The laboratory works very closely with clinical and quality management teams to ensure that we deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and continue to improve our services. As a dedicated and responsible scientist supporting the laboratory you will find this a challenging and rewarding role.

Main duties of the job
UCLH is one of the largest Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant centres in Europe. We perform over 400 transplants per year, provide vital services for UK bone marrow transplant registries and are actively involved in many clinical trials utilising CAR-T therapies.

An opportunity has arisen for a responsible and self-motivated HCPC registered scientist to join the laboratory team within the Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Programme. The team consists of 9 scientists who are all involved in the processing, storage, and distribution of cellular therapy products for patients undergoing transplantation. A rigorous quality management system is in place to ensure that the facility operates within national and international legislation, and provides the best possible care to patients and donors.

As part of this small, dedicated team, the post holder will be required to work in a clean-room environment to process bone marrow, stem cells and other cellular therapy products for patient transplant. The post holder will be required to maintain at all times the high standards and quality of this highly regulated service and keep an up-to-date knowledge of Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Biology, and current working practices in those areas.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College Hospital Grafton Way Building, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, The Hospital for Tropical Diseases, University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street.

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in biological/medical science
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies including the HTA and JACIE
• Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection/Confidentiality

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience in same or similar specialty
• Experience of laboratory information systems
• Experience in audit and evaluation of practice and service
• Cleanroom working and monitoring experience
• Experience of clinical trial preparation and processing

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Use of haematology analysers and flow cytometry
• Cellular therapy product cryopreservation / manipulation
• Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, Quality Control failure
• Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results including the investigation of abnormal outcomes
• Good computer skills

Values
Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication
Essential

• Clear communication of complex information including results and advice to other health professionals
• Ability to provide and receive sensitive information

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to organise and manage own workload
• Work well as a team member
• Reliable, trustworthy, flexible and self-motivated

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Specific Requirements
Essential

• Available to work full time
• Work for long periods in a cleanroom environment

Desirable

• Ability to handle and transport heavy equipment with accommodations for diverse needs

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.