Principal Clinical Scientist, Biochemistry — Flexible

Transformation Unit; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry (Band 8a) to lead the clinical and technical management of the biochemistry service across multiple sites, with governance and training responsibilities.

The role requires Part 1 FRCPath, MSc in Clinical Biochemistry, and HCPC registration, with opportunities for on-call duties and professional development within a large NHS pathology network.

Qualifications

• Must hold Part 1 FRCPath and MSc in Clinical Biochemistry.
• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist is required.
• Part 2 FRCPath and ongoing professional development are expected.
• Teaching certificate and evidence of management training are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical and technical management of the specialist biochemistry section.
• Undertake method development and develop clinical guidelines.
• Provide clinical liaison and contribute to on-call rota with appropriate remuneration.
• Participate in quality management and training of staff in clinical sciences.

Skills

HCPC registered clinical scientist

Biochemistry expertise

Leadership/management

Clinical liaison/on-call

Method development

Education

Part 1 FRCPath

MSc in Clinical Biochemistry

Part 2 FRCPath

Registration with HCPC

PhD

Teaching certificate

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry (Band 8a) to lead the clinical and technical management of the biochemistry service across multiple sites, with governance and training responsibilities.

The role requires Part 1 FRCPath, MSc in Clinical Biochemistry, and HCPC registration, with opportunities for on-call duties and professional development within a large NHS pathology network.