We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated person to join our friendly team of staff. As a Healthcare scientist, you will play a key role in helping to deliver and develop our comprehensive, clinical immunology service.
Job Title: Healthcare Scientist.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 47,810 – 54,710 £ / Year
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Deadline: 03 December 2025
Main duties of the job
The Department of Immunology at Oxford University Hospitals Trust, are looking for an HCPC registered Healthcare Scientist with experience in an NHS diagnostic laboratory (preferably Immunology). The applicant must have an M level qualification in a relevant biomedical subject (preferably Immunology)
Applications to join our friendly team, are invited from enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated scientists. The successful candidate will use their excellent communication skills, playing a role in delivering/development of our comprehensive, clinical service. You will help the Department meet the necessary standards for accreditation, ensuring protocols are followed and maintain Health, Safety and Security for individuals, the Department and the Trust.
The Department of Immunology, is a large and dynamic laboratory providing a regional diagnostic Immunology service. It offers a substantial, specialised and diverse repertoire of assays. The laboratory has UKAS 15189 accreditation and processes over 650,000 tests per year. Situated in a vibrant, historical city with a tradition of innovation we offer opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Holds HCPC registrations as Clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist
- Masters in Immunology or Clinical Immunology
- Other relevant M-level qualification in Immunology
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive current knowledge and understanding of the range of techniques and assays used within Immunology and their application to clinical diagnosis.
- Experience of supervising personnel.
- Experience in training staff.
- Experience in using Quality Management document control software
Desirable
- Have relevant managerial experience
- Experience of assay verification to UKAS standard.
- Experience of Task management software
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills including experience using Excel, Word and diagnostic laboratory specific software.
- Good organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and deal with multiple tasks and demands.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written, verbal and presentation.
- Good manual dexterity and practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic lab work.
- Ability to work in a methodical and precise manner
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as team member.
- Be an effective team leader
- Reliable and trustworthy and demonstrate behaviours in line with the OUH Trust values.
- Able to deal with complex problems (technical and personnel) arising within section as appropriate
- Able to perform light physical work
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development and maintenance of CPD.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to hours of work
- Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types.
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