Consultant Clinical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join North Bristol NHS Trust as a Consultant Clinical Scientist, leading the Newborn Screening Laboratory within a thriving Biochemistry team. This pivotal role requires expertise in clinical biochemistry, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. You will oversee both clinical and scientific aspects, ensuring effective service delivery in a modern healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist.
• Desirable experience in Metabolic Biochemistry.
• Experience managing Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Newborn Screening Laboratory and manage the SW Newborn Screening service.
• Provide clinical leadership for the South West Metabolic Biochemistry Laboratory.
• Act as a consultant for clinical biochemistry tasks and develop the service strategically.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Clinical Biochemistry

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists

State Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a suitably qualified Clinical Scientist to join our committed and enthusiastic team in the department of Biochemistry at North Bristol NHS Trust as a Consultant Clinical Scientist. This is a replacement post for a forthcoming retirement and will be a key leadership role within the specialist areas of Newborn Screening and Metabolic Biochemistry.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic individual with excellent leadership skills and the experience required to deliver and develop the Newborn Screening Laboratory and the repertoire of metabolic testing that the department provides. As part of Blood Sciences at Southmead Hospital, the department of Biochemistry provides a comprehensive clinical diagnostic service to the North Bristol NHS Trust and local community, The department is committed to providing a high quality service for all its users and is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to fulfil the role of Newborn Screening Laboratory Director having responsibility for the leadership, management and provision of the South West (SW) Newborn Screening Laboratory. The post holder will also provide clinical and scientific leadership for the South West Metabolic Biochemistry Laboratory.

The appointed individual will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Biochemistry service including clinical leadership, clinical liaison, strategic management, service and business development, teaching and training and to support the on-going development of Blood Sciences and Severn Pathology.

A broad range of experience in Biochemistry will be desirable together with detailed knowledge of analysis and interpretation in Metabolic Biochemistry and practical experience of the delivery and management of a Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme.

Applicants must be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry and be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the South-West region and provides medical, surgical and maternity care for a population of approximately half a million people in the North Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset areas. It employs more than 9,500 staff, has approximately 1050 inpatient beds and revenue budget is excess of £540 million. In May 2014 the Trust relocated the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe offering exemplary care in a beautiful and purpose built environment, designed with the patients privacy and dignity in mind.

Pathology at North Bristol NHS has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years with the development of Severn Pathology and the building of state of the art laboratories at Southmead Hospital. All pathology disciplines including a single Bristol Cellular Pathology Service, UK Health Security Agency and Genomics service are located within one facility. Severn Pathology's aim is to provide a best in class, high quality, innovative, value for money pathology service that serves the needs of the healthcare market in the South West region and beyond.

Details Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£76,965 to £88,682 a year Per annum, pro rata for part time roles.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-CCS8525-DAC

Job locations

Pathology Sciences - Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Job description Job responsibilities

As a Consultant Clinical Scientist acting as an independent practitioner the post holder will:

Fulfil the role of Newborn Screening Laboratory Director having responsibility for the leadership, management and provision of the South West (SW) Newborn Screening Laboratory.

Be accountable for and provide clinical and scientific leadership for the South West Metabolic Biochemistry Laboratory.

With colleagues provide an effective scientific and clinical advisory service for the department of clinical biochemistry.

As part of the senior management team provide ongoing strategic direction and development of the service, in collaboration with clinicians, managers and users of the service.

Act in a consultant capacity for all aspects of the work of the Department, providing clinical liaison and a high level of scientific knowledge, skill and expertise

Job description Job responsibilities

As a Consultant Clinical Scientist acting as an independent practitioner the post holder will:

Fulfil the role of Newborn Screening Laboratory Director having responsibility for the leadership, management and provision of the South West (SW) Newborn Screening Laboratory.

Be accountable for and provide clinical and scientific leadership for the South West Metabolic Biochemistry Laboratory.

With colleagues provide an effective scientific and clinical advisory service for the department of clinical biochemistry.

As part of the senior management team provide ongoing strategic direction and development of the service, in collaboration with clinicians, managers and users of the service.

Act in a consultant capacity for all aspects of the work of the Department, providing clinical liaison and a high level of scientific knowledge, skill and expertise

Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential

• Master's Degree (or assessed equivalent level of knowledge) in the speciality of Clinical Biochemistry.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists
• State Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Work experience Essential

• Experience of analysis and interpretation in Metabolic Biochemistry such that the person can act as an expert in these areas within and outside the Trust
• Practical experience of the delivery and management and of a Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme.
• To have appropriate experience in a management role e.g. leading a major section of a Department, or possessing a relevant management qualification with appropriate supporting practical experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Directorship role for the Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme

Knowledge/Skills/Ability Essential

• To have a thorough knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of diseaseand how biochemical results are affected by disease with particular expertise in the areas of inherited metabolic disorders
• The ability to lead service development and delivery
• Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with managerial, professional and clinical colleagues within and beyond the Trust.

Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential

• Master's Degree (or assessed equivalent level of knowledge) in the speciality of Clinical Biochemistry.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists
• State Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Work experience Essential

• Experience of analysis and interpretation in Metabolic Biochemistry such that the person can act as an expert in these areas within and outside the Trust
• Practical experience of the delivery and management and of a Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme.
• To have appropriate experience in a management role e.g. leading a major section of a Department, or possessing a relevant management qualification with appropriate supporting practical experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Directorship role for the Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme

Knowledge/Skills/Ability Essential

• To have a thorough knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of diseaseand how biochemical results are affected by disease with particular expertise in the areas of inherited metabolic disorders
• The ability to lead service development and delivery
• Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with managerial, professional and clinical colleagues within and beyond the Trust.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Pathology Sciences - Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Pathology Sciences - Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)