Senior Consultant Clinical Scientist – Biochemistry

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Scientist in the Clinical Biochemistry Department. This role, based mainly at Conquest Hospital Hastings, involves participating in the Duty Biochemist rota, leading service improvement projects, and ensuring quality management standards. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have fellowship from the Royal College of Pathologists, with a strong focus on teamwork and patient-centered service. Benefits include staff development opportunities and NHS pension enrollment.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Full access to psychological support

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist after successful completion of the STP in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Wide knowledge and experience in the field of Clinical Biochemistry.
• Ability to lead a patient-focused laboratory service.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Duty Biochemist rota and protein electrophoresis reporting.
• Lead service improvement projects and protocol developments.
• Contribute to quality management and assurance standards.

Skills

Knowledge and experience in Clinical Biochemistry

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists

Tools

Roche 6000 and 8000 lines

Sebia Capillarys equipment

Uvicon Spectrophotometer

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Clinical Scientist in the Clinical Biochemistry Department. This role, based mainly at Conquest Hospital Hastings, involves participating in the Duty Biochemist rota, leading service improvement projects, and ensuring quality management standards. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have fellowship from the Royal College of Pathologists, with a strong focus on teamwork and patient-centered service. Benefits include staff development opportunities and NHS pension enrollment.