Senior Clinical Scientist - Urodynamics and Clinical Instrumentation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK NHS trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist for urodynamics and clinical instrumentation. This role involves clinical diagnostics, supervising urodynamic services, and training staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor and Master's in a relevant field, experience in a scientific healthcare environment, and eligibility for State Registration as a Clinical Scientist. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with complex urology patients and contribute to high-quality patient care and research.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a scientific healthcare environment.
• Experience in routine clinical urodynamics measurement.
• Ability to manage technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise urodynamics services.
• Participate in clinical diagnostic services.
• Train and supervise local and visiting staff.

Skills

Clinical Urodynamics

Technical project management

Scientific interpretation of findings

Education

Bachelor and Masters Degrees in a Physical Science or Engineering

Eligibility for State Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Membership of a relevant Professional Institute

PhD or equivalent research experience

Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist

Job description

Overview

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Job title: Senior Clinical Scientist - Urodynamics and Clinical Instrumentation

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated healthcare scientist to join our team for 12 months as maternity leave cover. This role is based in the Urology department, providing the urodynamic service for outpatient, ambulatory and video urodyamics. The successful candidate will be a key part of the multidisciplinary team, working with complex urology patients in one of the largest urology departments in the UK, providing highly specialist care for patients from across the UK and abroad.

Main duties of the job

The principal aim of this post is to lead, supervise, maintain and develop services requiring urodynamics, with emphasis on providing routine clinical diagnostic services in Urology to University College Hospitals, University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

There is a significant direct clinical aspect to the post in the provision of urodynamics services. This involves directing and carrying out Pressure/Flow Studies (CMG) in the Out-Patients Department (OPD), and Video-Cystometrogram (VCMG) in the Uro-radiology Department, to demonstrate specific clinical symptoms. It involves patient contact, interpretation of clinical investigations and reporting findings to referring clinicians. A high degree of technical and scientific skill and a sound understanding of the clinical background are required. A thorough understanding of all equipment used and their limitations are essential.

We have strong academic and research output, working internally and with collaborators across UCL, WMS and NHNH. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research; the post holder will lead research and development projects.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically‑led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We operate across eight sites including:

• University College Hospital (Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
• Eastman Dental Hospital
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

UCLH has a real 'One Team' ethos; values safety, kindness, teamwork and improvement, and is recognised as a leading NHS employer.

Job description & responsibilities

The post holder will apply scientific knowledge and problem solving to a range of diagnostic and therapeutic problems. Administrative and supervisory skills will be used to organise service provision. The post holder will undertake teaching, lecturing and be responsible for the training, education and supervision of local and visiting staff, contributing to their continuing education and development of competencies.

• Participate in urodynamics studies, including:
  • VCMG studies in the Uro-radiology Department under supervision, with a radiographer and/or healthcare assistant.
  • CMG and ambulatory urodynamic studies in the OPD under supervision, with a nurse or healthcare assistant. Ambulatory studies typically 3–5 hours, occasionally overnight as in-patient.
  • Assist radiologists in VCMG studies in the Uro-radiology Department with radiographers; undergo training to carry out and lead on VCMG studies in the Uroradiology Department.
• Make correct scientific interpretation of study findings with support from Principal Clinical Scientists and create reports for review prior to submission to referring consultants.
• Adapt study procedures as needed to overcome artefacts or technical issues, while ensuring patient safety and well-being at all times.

Please see attached job description for more details.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor and Masters Degrees in a Physical Science, Engineering or equivalent
• Essential: Eligibility for State Registration as a Clinical Scientist
• Essential: Membership of a relevant Professional Institute
• Desirable: PhD or equivalent research experience
• Desirable: Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist

Communication

• Desirable: Record of published papers in peer‑reviewed scientific journals
• Desirable: Record of presenting work at major scientific meetings

Experience

• Essential: Experience working in a scientific healthcare environment
• Essential: Experience in routine clinical urodynamics measurement

Specific Requirements

• Essential: Ability to manage technical projects

Other information

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check applies
• Certificate of Sponsorship and UK registration requirements apply as described in the original advert

Employer details

Employer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: 16-18 Westmoreland Street, London, W1G 8PH