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Biochemistry Clinical Scientist

MT Consulting Group

City Of London

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GBP 30,000 - 40,000

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Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in London is seeking a Clinical Scientist for a 12-month fixed term position. The role involves providing clinical and scientific advice, collaborating on new treatments, and ensuring high-quality biochemistry services. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in clinical practice. This position requires a commitment to evidence-based governance and developing expertise in protein electrophoresis.

Qualifications

  • Experience in providing clinical advice on biochemical investigations.
  • Ability to collaborate in developing new methods of treatment.
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and scientific advice to clinicians regarding biochemical investigations.
  • Collaborate in the audit and research programmes to improve patient care.
  • Accountable for the provision of clinical service.

Skills

Clinical advice
Evidence-based practice
Clinical governance knowledge
Protein electrophoresis expertise

Education

Relevant degree in Life Sciences
Job description
Overview

Northwick Park Hospital in the Biochemistry service is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Clinical Scientist for a 12 month fixed term position to cover maternity leave. The role involves assisting the Clinical Lead and liaising with colleagues in the Laboratory Biomedical Scientist team to ensure the department provides a comprehensive, consultative and accredited clinical biochemistry service. The role includes a close working relationship with The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and users of the London North West Healthcare NHS Trust Clinical Biochemistry department, including primary care and other users within the laboratories.

Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical and scientific advice to clinicians regarding biochemical investigations and their interpretation.
  • Collaborate in the development, study and laboratory control of new methods of treatment and investigation, including participating in audit and research programmes to improve the quality of patient care.
  • Be professionally accountable for the provision of the clinical service and use evidence-based practice, audits and published research to improve the service.
  • Acquire and develop knowledge of local and national clinical governance and risk management strategies.
  • Develop expertise and take clinical responsibility for protein electrophoresis.
About London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We Run Major Acute Services At

Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.

St Marks Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.

Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and Meadow House Hospice.

Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and co-located with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Additional information

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. LNKD1_UKTJ

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