Clinical Biochemist Lead & POCT Specialist (Band 8a)

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Generous annual leave

On-site facilities

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Scientist (Biochemist), Band 8a, on a part-time 30-hour week basis. The post leads POCT activities, supports quality assurance, and deputises for the Quality Officer within the Clinical Biochemistry team.

Working across two sites, you will contribute to governance, service development and staff training, ensuring high standards of care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist with current registration.
• Degree in biochemistry or allied subject; MSc in Blood Science or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead POCT selection and management in collaboration with the POCT team.
• Deputise for Quality Assurance/Quality control including IQC/EQA review.
• Authorise results and provide clinical/scientific advice to staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Quality assurance

IQC/EQA knowledge

Laboratory governance

Education

MSc in Blood Science – Clinical Biochemistry

PhD or research experience

Tools

Roche platforms

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Scientist (Biochemist), Band 8a, on a part-time 30-hour week basis. The post leads POCT activities, supports quality assurance, and deputises for the Quality Officer within the Clinical Biochemistry team.

Working across two sites, you will contribute to governance, service development and staff training, ensuring high standards of care.