Trainee Clinical Scientist

1 month ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

Job summary

The Trainee Clinical Scientist will be employed by the host organisation for a fixed term of three years. During this time, they will work through a work-based programme of learning. This will be combined with an academic programme at masters (MSc) level over the three-year period.

The first part of the academic programme will introduce the basic science and theoretical background of the rotational disciplines and their application in clinical science within health, as well as providing an introduction to healthcare services and values. The master's degree includes a research project within year 2/3.

In conjunction with, and supported by, the designated Training Coordinator/Officer, the Trainee Clinical Scientist will be responsible for their own progression through the training programme. This will include completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the Learning Guides, progressing through a mixture of work-based competence and experience in NHS scientific departments and undertaking the complementary academic master's programme at the designated Higher Education Institution.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role. These may include the processing of blood and other samples, direct clinical measurements on patients, and procedures involving ionising and non-ionising radiation.

Acquires and maintains a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out.

Interprets and act upon results of tests, investigations, and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and quality systems.

Asist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing, and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific procedures and highly complex equipment, including assisting in the design of new facilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or in a pure or applied science relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. (Applicants with a relevant degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying). Has an understanding of the role of their chosen specialism in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Welsh Language Skills are desirable (level 1) in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh, or willingness to work towards

Personal Specification

Essential

Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work-based context. Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgments Have taken part in supervised clinical activity to postgraduate diploma level. A committed in-depth interest in Scientific Practice and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment Ability to design research investigations and experiments Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, and incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up

Desirable

Welsh Language Skills are desirable (level 1) in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh, or willingness to work towards For all candidates evidence of research experience, , in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability, is considered desirable

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