Clinical Scientist (Biochemistry) - POCT & Quality Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Two on-site nurseries

Discounted public transport

Discounts at local shops and eateries

Reward and recognition scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Scientist (Biochemist) for a 12-month maternity cover in the Clinical Biochemistry department. The role spans two sites and involves duty biochemist duties, final authorisation of complex results, and QA oversight for internal and external quality control.

The post leads POCT analysers and collaborates with clinical teams in a 24/7 service.

Qualifications

• Degree in biochemistry or an allied subject.
• MSc in Blood Science, Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent.
• RCPath Part 1 Clinical Biochemistry examination.
• Evidence of continued professional development (courses, presentations, or QI projects).

Responsibilities

• Lead on selection and management of point of care testing analysers.
• Deputise for the quality lead, reviewing and evaluating internal and external quality control.
• Contribute to the duty biochemist rota and authorise results.
• Provide final authorisation of complex test results and comments for reports.
• Offer independent clinical and scientific advice on investigations.
• Advise clinical staff on investigations and interpretation of data.
• Instigate additional investigations as part of the clinical team.
• Organise, monitor and report complex analyses with UK laboratories.
• Identify suspected rare conditions with national experts and coordinate complex investigations.
• Communicate and resolve analytical problems with laboratory staff.
• Evaluate and implement new analysers and techniques.
• Contribute to leadership, governance, service development and staff training.

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Scientist (Biochemist) for a 12-month maternity cover in the Clinical Biochemistry department. The role spans two sites and involves duty biochemist duties, final authorisation of complex results, and QA oversight for internal and external quality control.

The post leads POCT analysers and collaborates with clinical teams in a 24/7 service.