Principal Clinical Scientist – Biochemistry & Lab Innovation

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford, Canterbury, Margate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry to lead the clinical and technical management of the biochemistry service. The role involves method development, guideline creation, and on-call duties, with involvement in quality management and staff training.

The post requires Part 1 FRCPath, MSc in Clinical Biochemistry, and HCPC registration. Based across Ashford/Canterbury sites within the Kent and Medway Pathology Network.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered clinical scientist with extensive biochemistry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and technical management of the specialist biochemistry section.
• Undertake method development and develop clinical guidelines.
• Provide clinical liaison and participate in the on-call rota with appropriate remuneration.
• Contribute to quality management and training of staff.
• Attend regular Kent and Medway journal club and clinical meetings.

Skills

Extensive HCPC registered biochem

Oral and written communication

Supervisory and management

Research and innovation

Teaching skills

Attention to detail

Planning and time management

Independent working

Publication track record

Education

Part 1 FRCPath

MSc in Clinical Biochemistry

HCPC registration as clinical scientist

PhD

Teaching certificate

Evidence of management training/qualification

Part 2 FRCPath

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry to lead the clinical and technical management of the biochemistry service. The role involves method development, guideline creation, and on-call duties, with involvement in quality management and staff training.

The post requires Part 1 FRCPath, MSc in Clinical Biochemistry, and HCPC registration. Based across Ashford/Canterbury sites within the Kent and Medway Pathology Network.