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This is a Trainee Clinical Scientist position in which some theoretical and practical knowledge of Transplant Immunology and Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) would be an advantage. The post-holder will register for the British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI) Diploma to achieve HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in H&l. Following appropriate training, under supervision, the post-holder will be required to participate in the 24 hour emergency on-call rota for the supra-regional solid organ transplantation programme.

• Perform routine laboratory tasks.
• HLA genotyping.
• HLA antibody screening.
• Laboratory crossmatching for transplantation.
• Participate in the training and joining the rota for the emergency out-of-hours situations.

The Oxford Transplant Centre currently provides kidney, pancreas, intestinal, modified multivisceral and islet cell transplant services and is part of the National Organ Retrieval Service for all abdominal organs. The Centre also provides other surgery to support patients at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH).

The Transplant Immunology and Immunogenetics Laboratory provides consultant-led specialist regional services for clinical transplantation within the Oxford Transplant Centre and haematopoietic stem cell transplants performed within the OUH. These services include HLA typing to the DNA sequence level, HLA antibody screening and specification and crossmatching. The laboratory provides a 24-hour on-call service for transplantation and post-transplant monitoring. Immunogenetics services are also offered to clinicians to define disease susceptibility genes to aid patient diagnosis and treatment. The laboratory is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and European Federation for Immunogenetics (EFI). Referrals are received from within the OUH and externally from Primary Care Trusts and other Trusts and Institutions.
Trainee ClinicalScientist in Transplant Immunology and Immunogenetics

Purpose:
This is a Trainee Clinical Scientist position in which some theoretical and practical knowledge of Transplant Immunology and Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) would be an advantage.

The post-holder will register for the British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI) Diploma to achieve HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in H&l. The post-holder is required to participate in laboratory meetings and attend local seminar programs and will ensure continuing professional development (CPD). Under supervision, the post-holder will be required to participate in the 24 hour emergency on-call rota for the supra-regional solid organ transplantation programme.

Qualifications/Experience:
The post holder is required to have a relevant BSc Hons./Biomedical Sciences degree and practical laboratory experience.

The post holder will participate in an appropriate CPD scheme and maintain the required level of attainment.

Responsibilities:
1. Uses Laboratory computer systems for recording patient specimens.
2. Performs all sample processing procedures required in the laboratory.
3. Performs antibody screening and specification.
4. Performs laboratory crossmatching for deceased and living donor transplantation.
5. Performs genotyping using molecular methodologies.
6. Accurately enters patient test results into the hospital, regional and national computer systems.
7. Participates in internal and external quality assurance schemes.
8. Monitors consumables and equipment to ensure adequate laboratory function.
9. Undertakes equipment revalidation and testing.
10. Monitors own day-to-day performance.
11. Under supervision, undertakes emergency out-of-hours on-call duties for solid organ and islet transplantation. This involves the assimilation of highly complicated sets of data that are unique on each occasion, interpreting complex results and advising the Consultant Surgeon on the risks of transplant rejection specific to the particular patient.
12. Flexible with working hours and participate in the 24/7 on-call rota.
13. Must be able to arrive at the laboratory within 1 hour of notification at any time whilst on-call.
14. Once appropriately trained, liaises and communicates with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff in and out of regular working hours both locally and nationally.
15. Participates in general public open days.

Administrative and general duties:
1. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and following current quality initiatives and Standard Operating Procedures within the area of work.
2. Maintains clear, full and accurate records of work carried out and general laboratory records.
3. Maintains patient records and databases for use in clinical audits.
4. Liaises with Section Head, Deputy Director and Director concerning problems that may arise.
5. Provides assistance to colleagues and visiting research scientists as directed by senior staff, ensuring efficient and cost-effective use of resources and time.
6. Assists in generating and maintaining relevant laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in consultation with the Quality Manager, Section Head, Director and Deputy Director.
7. Understands relevant safety policies for the handling of infectious tissue samples and use of hazardous chemicals as required by COSHH. Maintains appropriate COSHH and Risk Assessment documentation.
8. Actively participates in laboratory meetings.
9. Participates in research projects as directed by the Section Head, Director or Deputy Director.
10. Participates in an appropriate CPD scheme, attends local and national meetings facilitated by the Laboratory Director, and maintains the required level of attainment.
11. Participates in the annual performance review.
12. The post holder may be asked to perform reasonable duties relating to this position not explicitly laid out in this document.
13. Provides effective, accurate and appropriate liaison with users as required for the service.
14. Plans and organises their own workload to ensure efficient organisation for service delivery.
15. The post holder is required to remain up-to-date with all applicable statuary and mandatory training as required by the OUH Trust.
TRUST LIST

TRUST CORE SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
1. Health and Safety: The post holder is responsible to ensure that all duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.
2. Risk Management: The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the Major Incident Policy and Fire Policy, and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response.
3. Understand the structure for funding healthcare and ensure relevant procedures are followed and documentation is completed. Understand the financial implications for protocol changes.
4. Attend mandatory hospital training, to include CPR, fire and manual handling.
5. Practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate NMC guidelines.

INFECTION CONTROL

Infection Control is everyone's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts' Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.

All staff employed by the ORH trust have the following key responsibilities:

• Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact.
• Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust.
• Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmissible to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.

CONFIDENTIALITY
1. Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
1. Abide by the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy at all times.

SMOKING POLICY
1. It is the policy of the Trust to promote health and smoking is therefore actively discouraged.

DATA PROTECTION ACT 1984
1. Employees must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff.
2. This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the Transplant Centre. It will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.