Healthcare Science Specialism: Clinical Scientist in Immunology, specialism Cell Therapy
What does your job involve?
I am responsible the overall management and leadership of CCTL. I line manage the Head of Quality and Production Manager and chair weekly meetings to be kept up to date with the service. I am budget holder for the department and therefore responsible for resource management. I am also Designated Individual for our HTA Therapeutic Tissue Licence and ensure that all our services are compliant with regulation. I take an active role in training and operations and am passionate about strategy and the future of the department.
WhatÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ the best thing about your job?
Seeing positive change in the department and helping the service and its staff reach potential; I love teaching and training and inspiring others to succeed in their careers.
What qualifications led you to this role?
- BSc (Hons) Biology
- MSc Medical Immunology
- Clinical Scientist Training and HCPC Registration via Association of Clinical Scientists (ACS) portfolio
- Chartered Scientist Qualification
What career opportunities are available?
So many different roles are required for the provision of a Cellular Therapy Service that delivers an excellent cutting edge service; Administrators, Medical Laboratory Assistants, Medical Technical Officers, Technicians, Healthcare Scientists, Manufacture Scientists, Quality Officers, Co-ordinators, Managers… the opportunities are endless!
Do you have advice for someone interested in a career in healthcare science?
Visit as many labs as you can and learn about the different disciplines. Being a Healthcare Scientist does not just mean working in Pathology, there are many other applications too!