Principal Clinical Scientist

St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in the UK seeks an experienced Clinical Scientist to work autonomously in biochemical analyses. Candidates must hold relevant degrees and HCPC registration, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The role involves interpreting complex results and advising clinical staff. Apply now for an impactful position in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Significant years of post-registration working experience as a clinical scientist.
• Wide experience of general clinical biochemistry and analytical methods.
• Computer literacy and ability to use the internet for research.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously as an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist.
• Interpret and report biochemical analyses and results.
• Advise clinical colleagues on test selection and timing.

Skills

Good communication skill

Effective influencing skills

Teaching and mentoring skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Honours degree in Biochemistry

Masters degree in Clinical Biochemistry

Registration as a clinical scientist with HCPC

Part 1 Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To work autonomously as an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist within both professional and departmental guidelines.

2. To have knowledge of clinical conditions and how they may affect biochemical analyses and results.

3. To participate regularly in the Duty Biochemist rota, to undertake detailed interpretation, authorisation and reporting of patient results and advising clinical colleagues on the appropriate selection and timing of tests, differential diagnosis, monitoring and guidance on therapeutic drug monitoring. To be the bleep holder for the department during this time and to resolve any problems/queries that may arise both within the laboratory and from other departments, referring to the consultant staff when necessary.

4. To use a high level of skills to interpret and communicate the clinical significance of results of scientific investigations to other clinicians and healthcare professionals, including senior medical staff. To instigate additional investigations in his/her speciality that may be appropriate to an individual patient.

*Please refer to the attached detailed job description.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Honours degree in Biochemistry (or related subject)
• Masters degree in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Registration as a clinical scientist with the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC)
• Part 1 Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (DipRCPath)

Desirable criteria

• Relevant PhD

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant years of post-registration working experience as a clinical scientist in a recognised/NHS clinical biochemistry laboratory during which they should have demonstrated that they can work across a range of clinical areas including Mass Spec/HPLC
• Wide experience of general clinical biochemistry and analytical methods
• Ability to implement policies and propose changes to working practices
• Computer literacy. Ability to use the internet for research, assay finding and other relevant professional activities.
• Knowledge of Health and safety issues relating to the laboratory activity
• Awareness of national, professional and NHS guidelines and their impact on the quality and provision of service

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good communication skill, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
• Effective influencing skills; in general and with senior health care professionals
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Organisational skills; ability to work autonomously and as a team leader
• Time management skills

Other relevant requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to propose and implement change
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to be proactive, take their own initiative, and work independently and autonomously
• Ability to concentrate for long periods to carry out tests or authorise results with frequent interruptions to give advice, answer queries and solve problems
• Able to effectively prioritise urgent work in order of clinical importance
• Able to work with accuracy and diligence and with attention to detail.
• Flexible
• Required to work in an area of biological risk, frequently exposed to both biological and chemical hazards, contact with body fluids and faecal material
• Required to use VDU for protracted periods and short periods of light effort
• High degree of precision and hand eye co-ordination for use of analytical instrumentation

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:

- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image

As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• SWLP Principal Clinical Scientist Clinical Biochem Band 8a (PDF, 280.4KB)
• SWL Pathology Cadidate Information (PDF, 575.4KB)
• Referee Contact details form (PDF, 200.6KB)