Clinical Consultant - Technical Assessor

UKAS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Full assessor-process training

Job summary

UKAS is looking for Clinical Consultants across various Medical Laboratory disciplines to work as Independent Contracted Assessors. This flexible, self-employed position allows you to evaluate the technical competence of medical laboratories while maintaining your existing clinical role. You will observe tests, review examination records, and assess compliance, leveraging your diagnostic expertise. Ideal for those familiar with ISO 15189:2022 standards, this role offers comprehensive training and supports high-quality laboratory services across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technical competence of medical laboratories and POCT services.
• Observe discipline-specific examinations and tests.
• Review examination records and laboratory procedures.
• Assess staff competency and compliance with standards.

Skills

Strong understanding of diagnostic pathways and laboratory processes

Excellent communication skills

Competence in immunoassay techniques

Experience in clinical microbiology service

Familiarity with IQC/EQA and quality management systems

Experience in auditing

Education

Registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g. GMC, HCPC)

Job description

Technical Assessor – Clinical Consultant (Independent Contractor)

Location: UK-Wide Coverage, Field‑Based Role with Remote Administration

Role Overview:

UKAS is seeking Clinical Consultants across Medical Laboratory disciplines in either (Immunology · Haematology · Virology · Cellular Pathology · Medical Microbiology) to join our team of Independent Contracted Assessors. This role is designed for consultants who bring strong clinical and diagnostic expertise and can contribute to ISO 15189:2022 assessments of laboratories across the UK.

This is a flexible, self‑employed position designed to be undertaken alongside your existing clinical employment, allowing you to use your specialist knowledge to support high‑quality, reliable laboratory services

About the Role:

As a Contracted Assessor, you will evaluate the technical competence of medical laboratories and POCT services. Your responsibilities will typically include:

• Observing discipline‑specific examinations and tests
• Reviewing examination records, reports and laboratory procedures
• Assessing staff competency and compliance with recognised standards
• Reviewing documentation and records including competency files, EQA/IQC processes, method validation and verification, and other discipline‑specific quality system evidence

Disciplines We Are Recruiting For:

Applications are welcome from Consultants with substantial experience in any of the following

• Specialist care experience in immunodeficiency, autoimmune and allergic disease
• Significant experience in clinical immunology services and/or laboratory reporting
• Competence in techniques such as immunoassay, ELISA/EIA, multiplex assays, flow cytometry, electrophoresis
• Experience in clinical haematology, coagulation and/or transfusion medicine
• Competence in automated and manual haematology, coagulation testing and blood transfusion processes.
• Competence in molecular virology, and / or electron microscopy, analyser‑based testing, sequencing and associated advisory functions.
• Experience in histopathology and/or cytopathology
• Competence in tissue preparation, staining, IHC, microscopy, reporting and (where relevant) digital pathology

Medical Microbiology (including Mycology & Parasitology):

• Experience in clinical microbiology service
• delivery.Competence in culture, organism identification, immunoassay, microscopy, and/ or POCT and advisory interpretation.

General Requirements Across All Disciplines:

• Strong understanding of diagnostic pathways and laboratory processes.
• Familiarity with IQC/EQA and quality management systems.
• Awareness of ISO15189/2022
• Full assessor‑process training is provided.
• Experience in internal/external auditing (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g. GMC, HCPC) – desirable.

Contract Details:

• Independent Contractor / Self‑Employed arrangement.
• Work is flexible and can be undertaken alongside a full‑time clinical role.
• Assessments may include remote document review and on‑site visits
• UKAS provides full training in assessment processes.