Senior Healthcare Scientist

Senior Healthcare Scientist

The position is Senior Healthcare Scientist within the Department of Immunology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will play a key role in delivering and developing the clinical immunology service through day‑to‑day management of the laboratory section, provision of specialist expertise, and participation in service development and quality assurance activities.

Closing date
: 11 March 2026

• Work as part of the team providing a clinical diagnostic service in immunology to the Trust, general practice, other UK and overseas partners and clinical trials.
• Manage day‑to‑day workload and supervise junior staff, including line management responsibilities for appraisal, performance and career development.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and LIMS, Task management software and other diagnostic software.
• Carry out laboratory tests, verify and validate diagnostic results and manage quality control and assurance procedures.
• Develop and implement new equipment and assays, coordinate change processes and engage in service improvement initiatives.
• Participate in laboratory‑wide quality procedures such as audit, non‑compliance and inspection.
• Support stock management and procurement of consumables and diagnostic kits.
• Provide expert scientific and technical advice to healthcare professionals and external partners.
• Participate in clinical audit initiatives, CPD activities and the Trust’s annual values‑based appraisal process.

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist.
• M level qualification in immunology or related biomedical subject.
• Clinical experience in an NHS diagnostic laboratory, preferably immunology.
• Experience in supervising and training staff.
• Experience in quality management and assay verification to UKAS standards.
• Familiarity with LIMS, Task management software and other laboratory software.

• Excellent scientific knowledge of immunology techniques and assays.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills; ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Methodical, precise, reliable and trustworthy.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to work as a team member and deal with complex problems.
• Prepared to work with biological materials and light physical work.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

• Compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and disclosure and barring service check.
• Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types.
• Supported by the Trust’s values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is involved in medical education and research.

Permanent full‑time position. Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year, pro rata.

321-CSS-7706996-B7 – Department of Immunology, Churchill Hospital.

Applications should be submitted through the standard application portal. Please ensure your application reflects the requirements listed above.