Senior Clinical Scientist

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Tooting is seeking a Clinical Scientist for a 1-year fixed-term contract to strengthen its Clinical Biochemistry Department. The role involves advising healthcare professionals on test interpretations, handling clinical queries, and contributing to laboratory strategies. Candidates should hold a relevant degree, possess HCPC registration, and have at least 3 years of clinical experience. A competitive salary is offered, along with a full-time working pattern.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working as a Pre-Registration Clinical Scientist.
• Experience of participating in research, development, and audit.

Responsibilities

• Advise clinicians on the interpretation of clinical biochemistry results.
• Participate in the Duty Biochemist rota and handle clinical queries.
• Contribute to the development of strategies for laboratory investigations.

Skills

Clinical reasoning and interpretation skills

Ability to operate or troubleshoot complex analytical equipment

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to CPD and professional development

Education

Honours degree in Biochemistry (or related subject)

Masters degree in Clinical Biochemistry

Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our team in the Clinical Biochemistry Department at St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We have funding for a 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role will enable your continued development as a Clinical Scientist, build on your broad range of experience in Clinical Biochemistry and provide scientific input into both the core automated and the specialist laboratories of the Biochemistry department, specifically LC-MS/MS and other specialist sections. Ideally, the post is suitable for a registered Clinical Scientist but we would also welcome applications from candidates who are due to finish STP training by September 2025.

The Biochemistry Department at St George's Hospital comprises a large, automated laboratory, which currently functions as the GP hub for the South West London Pathology network, and the specialist chemistry laboratories, which perform renal stone analysis, Apo E genotyping, ALP isoenzymes and an increasing repertoire of HPLC and LC-MS/MS assays.

Responsibilities

• Discuss and advise clinicians and other healthcare workers, including senior medical staff, on the interpretation of clinical biochemistry results (e.g., differential diagnosis, appropriate test selection, monitoring and guidance on therapeutic drug monitoring).
• Participate in the Duty Biochemist rota, undertake detailed interpretation, authorisation and reporting of patient results, and advise clinical colleagues on the appropriate selection and timing of tests; handle clinical queries during duty and refer to Consultant staff as necessary.
• Attend clinical meetings with other departments and relevant MDTs to provide advice on the availability and interpretation of laboratory investigations.
• Use knowledge and skills to determine the validity of sending samples to external laboratories for analysis outside the laboratory repertoire and liaise with external laboratories on sample suitability.
• Contribute to the development of strategies and guidelines for laboratory investigations in conjunction with colleagues and after consulting with service users.

About us

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an award-winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. The network provides an integrated pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London.

St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for South West London, Surrey and beyond, offering a range of services from tertiary and trauma care to community services.

Details

Date posted: 11 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year p.a. inclusive of inner HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 200-STG-713117-7353754-D

Job locations: St. George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, SW17 0QT

Qualifications and Experience

• Honours degree in Biochemistry (or related subject)
• Masters degree in Clinical Biochemistry
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC
• Minimum of 3 years working as a Pre-Registration Clinical Scientist
• Experience of participating in research, development and audit

Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements

• Experience of general clinical biochemistry service
• Clinical reasoning and interpretation skills; detailed knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry
• Ability to operate or troubleshoot complex analytical equipment
• IT skills for manipulation and presentation of laboratory data
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to convey complex information to healthcare professionals
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and manage conflicting priorities
• Commitment to CPD and professional development
• Ability to concentrate for long periods, perform tests, and authorise results with accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexible with service requirements; able to work with exposure to biological/chemical hazards and bodily fluids; high precision and hand-eye coordination for analytical instrumentation

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the DBS will be required.