Senior Clinical Scientist - Immunology

Oxford University Hospitals; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Oxford seeks an enthusiastic Healthcare Scientist to support its Immunology service. The candidate will provide clinical reports, lead a team, and contribute to departmental management. Successful applicants must have HCPC registration and experience in NHS diagnostics, preferably in Immunology. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Healthcare Scientist with experience in Immunology.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver and develop clinical services.
• Flexible and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex clinical/scientific reports for Immunology investigations.
• Lead a team of clinical and Biomedical Scientists.
• Contribute to departmental management and quality assurance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in NHS diagnostic laboratory

Ability to exercise autonomy

Education

HCPC registration

Completed Royal College of Pathologists FRCPath Part exam

Job description

Job overview

We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated person to join our friendly team of staff. As a Healthcare scientist, you will play a key role in helping to deliver and develop our comprehensive clinical immunology service.

The post holder will:

1. Provide complex clinical/scientific reports, advice, opinions, and judgements for a range of highly specialised Immunology investigations and services to local, national, and international service users.
2. Contribute to the leadership of a team of clinical scientists and Biomedical Scientists and be responsible for the clinical, scientific, quality, and managerial aspects of the work and staff within the team.
3. Exercise considerable autonomy for their own work and that of the team, employing all the competencies of a State Registered Clinical Scientist.
4. Contribute to the management of the department through active involvement in departmental committees and working groups, and gain experience through participation in national and professional groups.

The Department of Immunology at Oxford University Hospitals Trust is looking for an HCPC registered Healthcare Scientist with experience in an NHS diagnostic laboratory, preferably in Immunology. The applicant must have already completed the Royal College of Pathologists FRCPath Part exam and be actively working towards Part.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated scientists. The successful candidate will utilize excellent communication skills to deliver and develop our comprehensive clinical service, help meet accreditation standards, and ensure protocols are followed while maintaining health, safety, and security.

The Department of Immunology offers a substantial, specialised, and diverse repertoire of assays, with UKAS accreditation, processing over [number] tests per year. Located in a vibrant city with a rich history of innovation, it provides opportunities for career development in a progressive environment.

Please ensure your application reflects the criteria outlined in the job description, as it will be used for assessment.