Senior Clinical Scientist
2 months ago
Job overview
We welcome applications for a band 7 Senior Clinical Scientist post in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Barts Health, NHS East & South East London Pathology Partnership. Ideally the post holder would have HCPC registration, but applications are welcomed from STP trainees who have completed at least 3 years as a trainee clinical scientist and are expected to gain HCPC registration within the next month.
The department is one of the largest in the UK, with specialist services including LC-MS/MS, HPLC, atomic absorption and proteins. We provide clinical and technical POCT support across the partnership trusts. We serve specialist clinical services across Barts Health, which has the largest cardiovascular centre in the UK, the second largest cancer centre in London, one of the largest children’s hospitals in the UK and leading endocrinology, stroke and renal units. We also have strong links with adult and paediatric endocrine, nutrition and ICU teams. These links afford ample opportunity for collaborative research and development and clinical liaison.
The post is based at the Royal London Hospital, directly opposite Whitechapel station, which is served by the District, Hammersmith & City, London Overground and Elizabeth lines. Whitechapel is a vibrant, multicultural district in the East End. Aldgate, Shoreditch, Brick Lane and East London theatres are all within a 7-15 minute walk.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious Clinical Scientist to join us in further developing the service. You will join an experienced team of 3 Consultants and 7 Clinical Scientists. The post holder should have completed at least 3 years as a trainee clinical scientist and gained HCPC registration (or be within 1 month of obtaining this). We have extensive experience in supporting staff to complete FRCPath examinations and run a programme of educational activities to support continuing professional development.
The post holder will be involved in the development and oversight of specialist areas of the laboratory including specialist proteins, LC-MS/MS, HPLC, trace elements and point of care testing. You will be based at the Royal London hub with occasional travel to the spoke sites as required.
Key responsibilities include: participation in the Duty Biochemist rota, providing interpretation of results and advice on investigations to medical staff and other service users; validation and implementation of new methods and assays, overseeing their introduction into routine clinical use; undertaking and publishing research; engaging in quality improvement projects
Working for our organisation
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites. Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1st or 2nd class honours’ degree in chemistry or biochemistry or assessed equivalent knowledge and expertise in clinical biochemistry. Master’s degree or equivalent knowledge and expertise in clinical biochemistry. State registration with the Health Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry) or expected within 1 month.
Desirable criteria
PhD
Experience
Essential criteria
Dealing with and resolving analytical problems in clinical biochemistry Experience of one or more of the following areas: LC-MS/MS, HPLC, proteins, point-of-care testing, trace elements Aware of scientific developments and modern technology in clinical biochemistry and their impact on the future of the service Understands the principles of clinical governance and their application in clinical biochemistry
Desirable criteria
Giving formal presentations to large groups eg lectures, seminar Procurement and implementation of new equipment and the introduction of new methods of service Training laboratory staff, including trainee clinical scientists and biomedical scientists A track record of research, development and audit as evidenced by presentations at national or international meetings or publications in peer-reviewed journals Risk management in a number of laboratory settings Experience of implementing and managing change Liaising with medical staff about service provision and data interpretatio
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
Evidence of management and leadership training
Skills
Essential criteria
Ability to write reports, abstracts for scientific meetings and papers for peer-reviewed publications. Ability to manage and implement change Ability to liaise effectively with clinical staff and other service users, particularly in advising on specialized analyses and their interpretation Well developed skills in the use of word processing, database and spread sheet packages Well developed technical and scientific skills. Able to present scientific information confidently
Desirable criteria
Ability to manage the quality of the service provided by the department and devise plans for the future of the service on the basis of knowledge of recent developments in the field Ability to recognize patterns of abnormality and relate them to complex clinical situations
Skills
Essential criteria
Ability to organize and manage resources and complex activities effectively Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and learn quickly Ability to challenge existing clinical and scientific opinion on the basis of personal knowledge and experience, reasoned argument and published information Ability to work independently, consulting with colleagues where necessary Good time management skills Good written and oral communication Able to present scientific information confidently
Other
Essential criteria
Mature, organised and team oriented person Self-motivated and enthusiastic Able to work under pressure Able to accept and respond appropriately to constructive criticism Respects confidentiality Able to identify and pursue own educational development Good interpersonal skills. Able to build, motivate and lead the activities of staff of all grades and backgrounds effectively Able to show professional leadership to other staff in challenging circumstances Able to show professional leadership to other staff in challenging circumstances Good teaching and training skills Based at the Royal London but may be expected to travel to other Pathology Partnership laboratories on occasions if professional support is required Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations-
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