Senior Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry

Job description

Job summary

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 Clinical and Post Mortem 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 STP training in clinical biochemistry. HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist is desirable but not essential.

About us

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 newvaluesand 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: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job 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.

Job description
Job 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

Essential

• 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)

Desirable

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

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• 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

Essential

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

Desirable

• To have experience of GC, LC-MS/MS and HRAM, and have developed a good technical ability in these specialist areas.

Research

Essential

• To have carried out audit(s), have evidence of science related research and research project(s) undertaken

Desirable

• Evidence of recent published research undertaken or abstracts/presentations at scientific meetings

Physical skills

Essential

• Good manual dexterity

Experience

Essential

• To have knowledge and understanding of clinical biochemistry

Communication and personal qualities

Essential

• 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

Commitment to trust values and behaviours

Essential

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

Clinical skills

Essential

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

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• 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

Essential

• Willing to work in any of the three major hospitals within Leicester and elsewhere if required.
• Be prepared to cover work in their area of expertise out of hours, which is non-routine, as required, to meet the needs of the service

Person Specification
Training and Qualifications

Essential

• 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)

Desirable

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

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• 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

Essential

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

Desirable

• To have experience of GC, LC-MS/MS and HRAM, and have developed a good technical ability in these specialist areas.

Research

Essential

• To have carried out audit(s), have evidence of science related research and research project(s) undertaken

Desirable

• Evidence of recent published research undertaken or abstracts/presentations at scientific meetings

Physical skills

Essential

• Good manual dexterity

Experience

Essential

• To have knowledge and understanding of clinical biochemistry

Communication and personal qualities

Essential

• 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

Commitment to trust values and behaviours

Essential

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

Clinical skills

Essential

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

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• 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

Essential

• Willing to work in any of the three major hospitals within Leicester and elsewhere if required.
• Be prepared to cover work in their area of expertise out of hours, which is non-routine, as required, to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

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