Principal - 1 Clinical Scientist

Job Overview

The post-holder will provide support for Core Biochemistry, including method validation and verification, troubleshooting, QA support and clinical liaison. The post-holder will work with the Special Chemistry and SAS Endocrine teams, helping with service development, authorising reports and liaising with service users. The post-holder will be part of the departmental Duty Biochemist team, working with a team of seven other clinical scientists and three consultant chemical pathologists as well as a number of scientists and clinicians in training. This includes participation in the Duty Biochemist rota, authorising results generated throughout the biochemistry department and liaising with clinical services.

• Contribute to leadership, quality management, governance, service development and staff training within the department.
• Train for the specialist aspects of the role as required with support for career progression including for further FRCPath examinations.
• Appointment to this post will require completion of FRCPath part 1. Candidates who are working towards this examination are welcome to apply as they may be considered for appointment to Band 7, with automatic progression to Band 8a within 12 - 18 months upon completion of FRCPath part 1.

About the Role

The post-holder will provide support for Core Biochemistry, including method validation and verification, troubleshooting, QA support and clinical liaison. The post-holder will work with the Special Chemistry and SAS Endocrine teams, helping with service development, authorising reports and liaising with service users. The post-holder will be part of the departmental Duty Biochemist team, working with a team of seven other clinical scientists and three consultant chemical pathologists as well as a number of scientists and clinicians in training. This includes participation in the Duty Biochemist rota, authorising results generated throughout the biochemistry department and liaising with clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Core Biochemistry, including method validation and verification, troubleshooting, QA support and clinical liaison.
• Work with the Special Chemistry and SAS Endocrine teams, helping with service development, authorising reports and liaising with service users.
• Participate in the departmental Duty Biochemist team, working with a team of seven other clinical scientists and three consultant chemical pathologists as well as a number of scientists and clinicians in training.
• Contribute to leadership, quality management, governance, service development and staff training within the department.
• Train for the specialist aspects of the role as required with support for career progression including for further FRCPath examinations.

Requirements

• MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or assessed equivalent knowledge.
• Successful certified completion of a formal Clinical Scientist training programme or assessed equivalent, approved as appropriate for registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• FRCPath (Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists) Part 1 or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Higher degree (PhD) in the field of Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent knowledge or experience.
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Relevant experience as a Clinical Scientist working in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Analytical skills in a range of areas.
• To have had training in research and development.
• Evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development).

Qualifications

• 1st or 2nd class honours degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry or assessed equivalent knowledge.
• MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or assessed equivalent knowledge.
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or evidence of progression towards registration.
• Near completion of a formal postgraduate training programme approved as appropriate for registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC.
• Supervised in-service experience.
• Evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development).

Skills

• Specialised analytical or clinical expertise.
• Research and development skills.
• Leadership and quality management skills.
• Training and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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