Senior Clinical Scientist (Biochemist)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is looking for a Senior Clinical Scientist to join their Clinical Biochemistry Department. The role involves participating in various medical programs, contributing to quality management, and having opportunities for research. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and HCPC registration. Flexible working is offered. Located in Bournemouth, the position is a great chance for driven individuals eager to advance in the field.

Qualifications

• Participation in a pre-registration training scheme in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Experience working in a healthcare laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Duty Biochemist rota.
• Support and further develop the Clinical Biochemistry Service.
• Engage in clinical audits and quality management.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to conduct research projects

Knowledge of general clinical biochemistry

Education

First or second-class degree in Science

Completed clinical scientist training (STP or Grade A)

Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry (or expected)

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our Clinical Biochemistry Department at University Hospitals Dorset. We are seeking someone either with HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or close to obtaining registration.

It is an exciting time to join the University Hospitals Dorset as there are several new developments including the recent opening of a new state-of-the-art clinical laboratory - the One Dorset Pathology (ODP) hub and future alignment with laboratories within the Southern Counties Pathology Network.

You will be joining a One Dorset Pathology (ODP) Clinical Biochemistry team comprising of one medical consultant, two consultant clinical scientists and two principal clinical scientists.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital - cross site working required

Main duties of the job

This full-time role includes participation in the Duty Biochemist rota and protein electrophoresis reporting rota. As Senior Clinical Scientist you will work with the Consultant and Principal Clinical Scientists in supporting and further developing a quality Clinical Biochemistry Service. We offer flexible working in line with service needs.

Our expanding service means you will be taking part in service development, clinical audits, and quality management. Opportunities to develop a specialist interest (e.g. point of care (POC), special proteins) will be encouraged in line with service requirements as well as attendance at ward rounds and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

There is also potential to undertake research and development projects along with full support in working towards fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath).

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Please note that trainees nearing completion of the Scientist Training Programme (STP) will be appointed at band 6 and then transitioned to band 7 upon completion and registration with the HCPC.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Please note that trainees nearing completion of the Scientist Training Programme (STP) will be appointed at band 6 and then transitioned to band 7 upon completion and registration with the HCPC.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First or second-class degree in Science or related subject.
• Completed clinical scientist training (STP or Grade A) or due to complete within 6-months.
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or expected within next 6-months).

Desirable

• Additional appropriate postgraduate qualification eg PhD, MSc, MRSC, CChem

Experience

Essential

• Participation in a pre-registration training scheme in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Experience of working within a healthcare laboratory environment.

Desirable

• Experience of UKAS accreditation.
• Experience of reporting serum protein electrophoresis.

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• To be able to initiate and carry out research and development projects.
• To have good oral and written communication skills.
• To be computer literate.
• To have a good knowledge of statistical techniques.

Desirable

• Teaching and training ability.
• Ability to develop clinical laboratory skills in a specialist area.

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a thorough knowledge and experience of general clinical biochemistry.
• Recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations.
• To have analytical skills relevant to the practice of clinical biochemistry.

Desirable

• Thorough knowledge of chemical, immunoassay, and other techniques routinely employed in healthcare laboratories.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Prepared to rotate as specified between laboratories if required by the service.
• Able to work as a team in a multidisciplinary service.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Research/critical review of literature.

Desirable

• Able to prepare and present scientific information at meetings or as part of a teaching session.
• Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Self-motivation: able to identify and pursue own educational development.
• Ability to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff.
• Honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Supportive, tolerant and able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of satisfactory CPD and a commitment to personal / unit CPD.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.

Language requirement

Essential

• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• First or second-class degree in Science or related subject.
• Completed clinical scientist training (STP or Grade A) or due to complete within 6-months.
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or expected within next 6-months).

Desirable

• Additional appropriate postgraduate qualification eg PhD, MSc, MRSC, CChem

Experience

Essential

• Participation in a pre-registration training scheme in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Experience of working within a healthcare laboratory environment.

Desirable

• Experience of UKAS accreditation.
• Experience of reporting serum protein electrophoresis.

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• To be able to initiate and carry out research and development projects.
• To have good oral and written communication skills.
• To be computer literate.
• To have a good knowledge of statistical techniques.

Desirable

• Teaching and training ability.
• Ability to develop clinical laboratory skills in a specialist area.

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a thorough knowledge and experience of general clinical biochemistry.
• Recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations.
• To have analytical skills relevant to the practice of clinical biochemistry.

Desirable

• Thorough knowledge of chemical, immunoassay, and other techniques routinely employed in healthcare laboratories.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Prepared to rotate as specified between laboratories if required by the service.
• Able to work as a team in a multidisciplinary service.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Research/critical review of literature.

Desirable

• Able to prepare and present scientific information at meetings or as part of a teaching session.
• Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Self-motivation: able to identify and pursue own educational development.
• Ability to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff.
• Honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Supportive, tolerant and able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of satisfactory CPD and a commitment to personal / unit CPD.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.

Language requirement

Essential

• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

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