TCAT Research Scientist (Translation)

TCAT Research Scientist (Translation)

This post is a 22 Month Fixed Term / Secondment position. As per the Fixed Term Contracts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.

About the Organisation:

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.

The Post:

The core purpose of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. In support of this, the SNBTS Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics (TCAT) Directorate is committed to a programme that will enhance the service provided to NHS Scotland in both clinical and operational areas. SNBTS undertakes research and development which is designed to support the strategic and operational priorities of the organisation, achieve high quality and impact and add value to broader NHS and Governmental objectives.

The Candidate:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the SNBTS TCAT Directorate as a Research Scientist (Process Development). The successful candidate for this new post will directly be involved in the process development and delivery of GMP advanced therapeutics at the Jack Copland Centre. The successful candidate must be educated to honours degree level, with a strong background in human tissue culture and characterisation techniques. Experience in human pluripotent stem cell culture and an appreciation of GMP are highly desirable. This post is a fixed term / secondment opportunity for 22 months.

Location and Working Pattern:

This post will be based in Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh. The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Some out of hours work including weekends may be required. It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits:

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.

Inclusion:

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot.

Further information:

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Scott Cowan, Research Manager on Scott.Cowan2@nhs.scot.

Closing date for completed applications is 30 April 2025.

Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/

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