Senior Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To participate in clinical audit and clinical governance.
• To participate in the provision and development of both a routine and specialist biochemistry service.
• To assist in the provision of a high quality 24/7 analytical and clinical biochemistry service.
• To participate in the provision of a reliable high quality analytical service that meets nationally accepted standards (UKAS or equivalent).
• To take all necessary measures to keep up to date with CPD in the discipline. This will include the reading of medical and scientific journals and attendance and participation in courses, seminars and scientific meetings (local, regional and national) as required.
• To evaluate and troubleshoot methods using specialist techniques and equipment.
• Critically appraise new information, as published in the literature, and apply this to the development of the Department.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First or second class honours degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related subject Masters degree (or assessed equivalent level of knowledge) in the speciality of Clinical Biochemistry or evidence of near completion
• Complete or near completion of pre-registration Clinical Scientist training program To be studying towards the appropriate professional qualification (Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists)

Desirable criteria

• State registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
• PhD
• Mass spec experience

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent analytical skills
• To have an understanding of problem solving and quality assurance
• Able to use laboratory computer systems and standard software packages

Research

Essential criteria

• To have carried out audit(s), have evidence of science related research and research project(s) undertaken

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of recent published research undertaken or abstracts/presentations at scientific meetings

Physical skills

Essential criteria

• Good manual dexterity

Experience

Essential criteria

• To have knowledge and understanding of clinical biochemistry

Commitment to trust values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Clinical skills

Essential criteria

• Able to provide advice to clinicians and users of the service on investigations and interpretation of biochemical data.

Communication and personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to present complex scientific and clinical information at meetings and as part of teaching
• Commitment to the development of the department
• Good interpersonal skills

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Able to organise work to ensure that specified targets are met
• Able to organise own learning time, as well as contributing to teaching/training of other staff of various grades

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Willing to work in any of the three major hospitals within Leicester and elsewhere if required.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Job description & Personal Spec (PDF, 784.3KB)
• Job description & Personal Spec (PDF, 784.3KB)
• Management Structure (PDF, 424.2KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)