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Band 8A Laboratory Manager
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
37.5 hours, Permanent
This is a full time position based within the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) Laboratory, located in purpose built laboratory accommodation at Gartnavel General Hospital in Glasgow and is within the Diagnostics Directorate of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Health Board.
The H&I Laboratory provides an H&I service to support the following clinical programmes:
Serving the West of Scotland:
• Adult renal transplantation
• Disease association
Serving all of Scotland:
• Paediatric and adult haematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation
• Paediatric renal transplantation
• Adult cardiac transplantation
The position of Laboratory Manager, requires a specialist Healthcare Scientist in H&I who will be responsible for the day-to-day running of this busy laboratory ensuring the necessary testing kits and equipment are fit for purpose. The Laboratory Manager will have responsibility for the personnel management of staff and will oversee usage of the H&I budget. The Laboratory Manager will be active in the analyses and interpretation of test results and production of H&I reports and will liaise with clinical colleagues. The appointee may also participate in the out-of-hours on-call service for
deceased donor organ transplantation.
Applicants must have substantial experience in the field of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics including management experience and must be HCPC registered. They should possess a Biological Science degree and relevant postgraduate qualification including the BSHI Diploma (or equivalent
qualification).
Informal Contact
Dr Ann-Margaret Little, Consultant Clinical Scientist – Head of Department on 0141 301 7749
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.