Principal Clinical Biochemist & Lab Innovation Lead

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider in West Bromwich is looking for a Principal Clinical Scientist. The role involves providing clinical biochemistry advice, supporting the development of clinical expertise, and engaging in research and development activities. Candidates should have a Master's in Clinical Biochemistry, be state registered with HCPC, and ideally have FRCPath Part 1 completed. The Trust promotes a supportive environment for professional growth and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for professional development

Commitment to workplace diversity

Qualifications

• Registered as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC.
• Close to sitting for Part 1 FRCPath.
• Experience with duty biochemist rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical advice and interpretation of complex results.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings.
• Support development of clinical guidelines and protocols.

Skills

Clinical expertise development

Interpersonal skills

High level of IT literacy

Automated biochemistry platforms

HPLC / Mass spectrometry

Leadership

Education

MSc in Clinical Biochemistry

State registration (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist

Completion of Part 1 FRCPath

Tools

LIMS

Automated chemistry platforms

HPLC

Capillary electrophoresis

Job description

An NHS healthcare provider in West Bromwich is looking for a Principal Clinical Scientist. The role involves providing clinical biochemistry advice, supporting the development of clinical expertise, and engaging in research and development activities. Candidates should have a Master's in Clinical Biochemistry, be state registered with HCPC, and ideally have FRCPath Part 1 completed. The Trust promotes a supportive environment for professional growth and offers flexible working arrangements.