Consultant Clinical Scientist

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Consultant Clinical Scientist to join their dynamic team at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This full-time role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of clinical and strategic functions within the Biochemistry Department, supporting vital laboratory services for a large population. Ideal candidates will possess advanced knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry and relevant qualifications, contributing to a team committed to excellence in patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values expertise and collaboration in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced specialist knowledge and interpretive skills in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Significant Clinical Biochemistry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all departmental activities including reporting and clinical liaison.
• Support the Clinical Biochemistry service across the North Glasgow Sector.

Skills

Clinical Biochemistry

Laboratory IQC/EQA

Automation

Immunoassay

Education

MSc in Clinical Biochemistry

FRCPath qualification

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Job Details

The post involves a shift pattern from 8.45 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with participation in an on-call advice rota. We are inviting applications for a full-time Consultant Clinical Scientist to join our team at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, following the retirement of the current post holder.

Team and Department

You will join a team of 4 consultant staff and 7 clinical scientists within the Biochemistry Department. The successful candidate will support the Clinical Biochemistry service across the North Glasgow Sector and will play a key strategic and clinical role in the core laboratory functions. An interest in laboratory IQC/EQA, automation, and immunoassay is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all departmental activities including reporting, clinical liaison, research, development, teaching, and audit.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced specialist knowledge and interpretive skills in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Significant Clinical Biochemistry experience.
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• MSc or equivalent in Clinical Biochemistry.
• FRCPath qualification.

Contact Information

Informal enquiries can be directed to Maurizio Panarelli, Consultant Clinical Biochemist, at [e-mail] or call 0141 242 9573.

Additional Information

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes a culture of inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. We are also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community.

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