Principal Clinical Scientist Haemophilia

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist in Haemostasis and Thrombosis at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The position requires expertise in clinical haematology, with responsibilities including delivering specialist scientific work and supporting laboratory operations. Candidates should have part 1 FRCPath and an MSc or PhD in a relevant field. This full-time role offers great training opportunities and a commitment to quality in diagnostics.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Varied role with innovative technology

Qualifications

• Registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC.
• Experience in a designated specialist laboratory with assays for bleeding and thrombotic disorders is desirable.
• Knowledge of UKAS ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex specialist scientific work demanding skilled performance.
• Contribute to quality management and staff training.
• Participate in journal club and clinical meetings.
• Support operational delivery and review clinical guidelines.
• Assist in implementing a single LIMS solution.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Team-working skills

Education

Part 1 FRCPath

MSc and/or PhD in Clinical Haematology / Haemostasis

Tools

STA-R Max

Ceveron S100

PFA-200

PAP-8

Glomax luminometer

Dynex DS2 ELISA

GeneXpert

Job description

East Kent Hospitals requires a principal clinical scientist in Haemostasis and Thrombosis to join our dynamic team of experienced biomedical scientists and clinicians, supporting operational delivery, staff training, method development, and review of clinical guidelines. We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and motivated applicants for this full-time post, based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. You should ideally possess part 1 FRCPath, an MSc and/or PhD in Clinical Haematology / Haemostasis and have registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC. This post will provide excellent training opportunities and support in preparing for part 2 FRCPath will be given. We can offer a rewarding and varied role, delivering a wide scope of diagnostic service using innovative technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver complex specialist scientific work demanding skilled performance with or without scientific and/or technical support.
• Contribute to quality management and the training of both clinical scientists and biomedical scientists.
• Participate in regular Kent and Medway journal club and clinical meetings.
• Support operational delivery, staff training, method development and review of clinical guidelines within the laboratory.
• Assist in implementing a single LIMS solution across the network and procurement for a Kent and Medway managed service contract.

Qualifications & Experience

• Part 1 FRCPath, plus MSc and/or PhD in Clinical Haematology / Haemostasis or related discipline.
• Registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC.
• Experience in a designated specialist laboratory with assays for bleeding and thrombotic disorders is desirable.
• Knowledge of automated analyzers (e.g., STA‑R Max, Ceveron S100, PFA‑200, PAP‑8, Glomax luminometer, Dynex DS2 ELISA, GeneXpert) and UKAS ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.
• Strong communication, analytical and team‑working skills.

About the Service

The laboratory is a designated specialist laboratory as part of the South East Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre based at Kent and Canterbury, one of only 28 such laboratories in the UK. It processed over 30,000 samples last year, many dealing with life‑threatening and life‑changing bleeding and thrombotic disorders. The laboratory provides assays that are nationally required for non‑accidental injury screening.

About the Trust

East Kent Hospitals University Trust (EKHUFT) is one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. The Trust is focused on quality and service improvement and is guided by the values that people feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference.

Location

Kent and Canterbury Hospital is situated in East Kent, within easy reach of London and Europe by both road and rail. The surrounding area offers a delightful coastline, beautiful countryside, outstanding schools and the cathedral city of Canterbury.