Job summary
SENIOR HEALTHCARE SCIENTIST/ CLINICAL SCIENTIST or BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST(AfC7)NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & CSF LABORATORY

Expressions of interest are sought for the role of Senior Healthcare Scientist (Band 7) in the NHS Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH). The laboratory is a national reference centre and has an international reputation for the analysis of Neuroimmunology and cerebrospinal fluid. The laboratory provides acute Neurological Laboratory services to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH) and the London region, plus specialised diagnostic and monitoring laboratory services to the UK and beyond. The post holder will be a member of the senior management team for the Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory, assisting the Laboratory Director, Laboratory Manager, Deputy Laboratory Manager and Clinical Lead and other Band 7s, to be responsible for the provision of a section of tests in the laboratory and to be an important member of the Quality team.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who will fulfil the following criteria and skills:

• The post holder is required to carry out specialist techniques as dictated by the nature of the Department requiring highly developed manual skills.
• They are responsible for training staff, quality and are required to motivate others to meet service requirements and turnaround times of the Department.
• The post holder is expected to develop skills for authorisation and more senior management roles as well as showing ambition to progress career opportunities.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake an additional role
• The post holder undertakes analytical, technical, quality management and administrative trouble-shooting in addition to maintaining adequate supplies of reagents and consumables to ensure reliable service delivery in accordance with ISO 15189.
• The post holder will undertake structured and directed research and development activities in line with the ongoing translational research service of the Neuroimmunology and CSF Laboratory.

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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso 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.

Details
Date posted
11 August 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-8330
Job locations
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff\*

\* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff\*

\* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in biological/medical science
• HCPC State registration as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of a diagnostic Neuroimmunology laboratory

Desirable

• PhD in Neuroimmunology/ Immunology/Biochemistry or working towards (or wish to obtain)
• Higher Degree e.g. MSc/or be working towards it or completed STP or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a diagnostic scientist within a specialist Diagnostic Laboratory
• Experience of Clinical Neuroimmunology, Immunology and/or Biochemistry Laboratory
• Experience of laboratory audit
• Experience of highly specialist manual clinical diagnostic techniques
• Experience of external quality assurance

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant research as demonstrated by publication of peer reviewed papers

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Experience of taking responsibility for: The technical analysis and interpretation of highly specialist test results
• Ability to troubleshoot, refine and improve experimental protocols
• Knowledge and understanding of: Manual laboratory assay techniques,

Desirable

• Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Maintains an active CPD programme, attending seminars, training courses and best practice meetings
• Supervision and training of junior/other staff

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in biological/medical science
• HCPC State registration as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of a diagnostic Neuroimmunology laboratory

Desirable

• PhD in Neuroimmunology/ Immunology/Biochemistry or working towards (or wish to obtain)
• Higher Degree e.g. MSc/or be working towards it or completed STP or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a diagnostic scientist within a specialist Diagnostic Laboratory
• Experience of Clinical Neuroimmunology, Immunology and/or Biochemistry Laboratory
• Experience of laboratory audit
• Experience of highly specialist manual clinical diagnostic techniques
• Experience of external quality assurance

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant research as demonstrated by publication of peer reviewed papers

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Experience of taking responsibility for: The technical analysis and interpretation of highly specialist test results
• Ability to troubleshoot, refine and improve experimental protocols
• Knowledge and understanding of: Manual laboratory assay techniques,

Desirable

• Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Maintains an active CPD programme, attending seminars, training courses and best practice meetings
• Supervision and training of junior/other staff

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).

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 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).

Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Laboratory Manager
Bushra Zaidi
bushra.zaidi@nhs.net

Details
Date posted
11 August 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-8330
Job locations
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.