Principal Clinical Scientist B8A

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites applications for a Principal Clinical Scientist to join the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. The post supports the Clinical Biochemistry service across Clyde Sector sites, involving reporting, liaison, R&D, teaching and audit.

Advanced knowledge and interpretive skills are required, with training support to complete FRCPath studies where applicable. Applicants must be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist and hold an MSc in Clinical Biochemistry; FRCPath

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist.
• MSc or equivalent in Clinical Biochemistry.
• FRCPath Part 1 obtained or in progress.
• AfC 8a eligibility/annex 21 consideration for those pursuing exam.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the department including reporting, clinical liaison, research and development, teaching and audit.

Skills

Clinical Biochemistry

HCPC Registered

FRCPath Part 1

Education

MSc in Clinical Biochemistry

FRCPath Part 1

Job description

We welcome applications for a Principal Clinical Scientist vacancy to join a team of 4 consultant staff and 3 clinical scientists within the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Paisley. The successful applicant will support the Clinical Biochemistry service across the three sites in Clyde Sector. The RAH provides a full laboratory diagnostic service including Protein Electrophoresis and Point of Care Testing, opportunities to develop specialist skills will be made available to the successful applicant.
You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the department including reporting, clinical liaison, research and development, teaching and audit.
You will have advanced clinical knowledge and interpretive skills. For appointment at AfC 8a we will require you to have relevant Clinical Biochemistry experience, be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist and a MSc or equivalent in Clinical Biochemistry and have obtained FRCPath Part 1. Consideration will be given to appoint under AfC annex 21 for candidates who are HCPC registered as a clinical scientist but who have yet to attain the written FRCPath examination but are actively working towards it. Full support will be given to allow the successful candidates to complete their training whilst in post.
If you would like more information about the post or would like to arrange a visit please contact: Andrew Kerry ([e-mail]), Phone [phone] or Dr Christina Kanonidou ([e-mail]), Phone [phone] or Dr Colleen Ross ([e-mail]), Phone [phone]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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