Principal Biochemistry Scientist – Lab Lead & Method Dev

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Sevington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a principal clinical scientist to join our dynamic pathology team based in Ashford, with occasional work at Canterbury and Margate sites. The post requires Part 1 FRCPath, an MSc in Clinical Biochemistry, HCPC registration, and a track record in clinical biochemistry leadership and method development.

The role includes on-call duties, quality management, and training of staff.

Qualifications

• Part 1 FRCPath is required.
• MSc in Clinical Biochemistry is required.
• Registration with the HCPC as a clinical scientist is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical and technical management of the specialist biochemistry section.
• Undertake method development and develop clinical guidelines.
• Provide clinical liaison and act as duty biochemist.
• Participate in the on-call rota after attainment of full FRCPath.
• Contribute to quality management and staff training.
• Engage in regular departmental journal clubs and meetings.
• Represent the service across cross-site activities within the network.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Biochemistry expertise

On-call liaison

Education

FRCPath Part 1

MSc Clinical Biochemistry

HCPC registration

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a principal clinical scientist to join our dynamic pathology team based in Ashford, with occasional work at Canterbury and Margate sites. The post requires Part 1 FRCPath, an MSc in Clinical Biochemistry, HCPC registration, and a track record in clinical biochemistry leadership and method development.

The role includes on-call duties, quality management, and training of staff.