Consultant Clinical Scientist

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a full-time Consultant Clinical Scientist for the Biochemistry Department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The role involves strategic and clinical responsibilities, supporting the Clinical Biochemistry service across North Glasgow. Applicants should have significant experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Advanced specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Significant Clinical Biochemistry experience.
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and clinical liaison.
• Research and development activities.
• Teaching and audit responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical Biochemistry

Laboratory IQC/EQA

Automation

Immunoassay

Education

MSc in Clinical Biochemistry

FRCPath qualification

Job description

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employs around 40,000 staff across diverse clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The role involves working from 8:45 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with participation in an on-call advice rota.

Following the retirement of the current post holder, we invite applications for a full-time Consultant Clinical Scientist in the Biochemistry Department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will support the Clinical Biochemistry service across North Glasgow, playing a strategic and clinical role within the laboratory. An interest in laboratory IQC/EQA, automation, and immunoassay is advantageous.

Responsibilities include reporting, clinical liaison, research and development, teaching, and audit.

Applicants should have advanced specialist knowledge, significant Clinical Biochemistry experience, HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist, an MSc or equivalent in Clinical Biochemistry, and FRCPath qualification.

For informal inquiries, contact Maurizio Panarelli, Consultant Clinical Biochemist, at [e-mail] or 0141 242 9573.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to an inclusive culture and support the Armed Forces Covenant, recognizing military skills and experience during recruitment.

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