Senior Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry to join their team at Leicester Royal Infirmary. This role involves delivering high-quality service in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment, contributing to clinical audits, and participating in research and development. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in biochemistry, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biochemistry or related field required.
• MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent is essential.
• HCPC registration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support and advice to service users.
• Participate in clinical audit and governance.
• Contribute to high-quality analytical and clinical biochemistry service.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

First or second class honours degree in Biochemistry

Masters degree in Clinical Biochemistry

HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist

Tools

Laboratory Computer Systems

Scientific Journals

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester Royal Infirmary Town Leicester Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2025 23:59

Senior Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry

NHS AfC: Band 7

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Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Scientist within the Department of Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Diseases, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

The applicant will contribute to service delivery in all sections of the laboratory. The Department has an established Blood Sciences Laboratory with full implementation of a Blood Sciences solution from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics and is one of the largest integrated laboratories of its kind in the country covering the three acute hospital sites in Leicester.

The post holder will also be expected to participate in other activities within the Department including audit, teaching, EQA, research and development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the Department, providing scientific support as well as advice and result interpretation to service users.

There will be a commitment to the department’s duty biochemist rota on a weekly basis. The post holder will also be expected to participate in other activities within the Department including audit, EQA, teaching, method development and research.

The successful candidate will also contribute to service delivery in specialist sections of the laboratory including the National Centre for Adherence Testing and Forensic Toxicology.

Applicants should have a good honours degree in a relevant science subject and hold a MSc in Clinical Biochemistry (or equivalent) or be near completion of pre-registration training in general clinical biochemistry. HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist is desirable but not essential.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

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

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

Equality and Diversity

• 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

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

Research

• To have carried out audit(s), have evidence of science related research and research project(s) undertaken
• Evidence of recent published research undertaken or abstracts/presentations at scientific meetings

Physical skills

Experience

• To have knowledge and understanding of clinical biochemistry

Commitment to trust values and behaviours

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

Clinical skills

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

Communication and personal qualities

• 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

• 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

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

Additional Information

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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.

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 endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

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.

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