Job summary
It is an exciting time to join the University Hospitals Dorset as there are several new developments including the creation of a new state-of-the-art clinical laboratory - the One Dorset Pathology (ODP) hub and future alignment with laboratories within the Southern Counties Pathology Network. The transformation of the hospitals in the region has already seen a new LIMS installation across the networked sites in Dorset and standardised equipment procurement.
The candidate will be joining a One Dorset Pathology (ODP) Clinical Biochemistry team comprising of one medical consultant, one consultant clinical lead clinical scientist, one consultant clinical scientist and two principal clinical scientists.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital - cross site working required
Main duties of the job
As Senior Clinical Scientist you will work with the Consultant and Principal Clinical Scientists in supporting and developing a quality Clinical Biochemistry Service. A specialist interest will be encouraged, in keeping with the needs and resources of the department and those of the other scientists. There are opportunities for research both within the department and collaboratively with Clinical Colleagues.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are opportunities to develop expertise in Point-of-Care testing (POCT), general laboratory service provision, quality assurance management and protein electrophoresis. The new incumbent will be fully encouraged to work towards attaining full FRCPath and provided with a supportive training environment.
Please note that trainees nearing completion of the Scientist Training Programme (STP) will be appointed at band 6 and then transitioned to band 7 upon completion and registration with the HCPC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are opportunities to develop expertise in Point-of-Care testing (POCT), general laboratory service provision, quality assurance management and protein electrophoresis. The new incumbent will be fully encouraged to work towards attaining full FRCPath and provided with a supportive training environment.
Please note that trainees nearing completion of the Scientist Training Programme (STP) will be appointed at band 6 and then transitioned to band 7 upon completion and registration with the HCPC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First or second-class degree in Science or related subject.
- Completed clinical scientist training (STP or Grade A) or due to complete within 6-months.
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or expected within next 6-months).
Desirable
- Additional appropriate postgraduate qualification eg PhD, MSc, MRSC, CChem
Experience
Essential
- Participation in a pre-registration training scheme in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Experience of working within a healthcare laboratory environment.
Desirable
- Experience of UKAS accreditation.
- Experience of reporting serum protein electrophoresis.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- To be able to initiate and carry out research and development projects.
- To have good oral and written communication skills.
- To be computer literate.
- To have a good knowledge of statistical techniques.
Desirable
- Teaching and training ability.
- Ability to develop clinical laboratory skills in a specialist area.
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a thorough knowledge and experience of general clinical biochemistry.
- Recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations.
- To have analytical skills relevant to the practice of clinical biochemistry.
Desirable
- Thorough knowledge of chemical, immunoassay, and other techniques routinely employed in healthcare laboratories.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Prepared to rotate as specified between laboratories if required by the service.
- Able to work as a team in a multidisciplinary service.
- Good oral and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Able to prepare and present scientific information at meetings or as part of a teaching session.
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivation: able to identify and pursue own educational development.
- Ability to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff.
- Honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Supportive, tolerant and able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of satisfactory CPD and a commitment to personal / unit CPD.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First or second-class degree in Science or related subject.
- Completed clinical scientist training (STP or Grade A) or due to complete within 6-months.
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or expected within next 6-months).
Desirable
- Additional appropriate postgraduate qualification eg PhD, MSc, MRSC, CChem
Experience
Essential
- Participation in a pre-registration training scheme in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Experience of working within a healthcare laboratory environment.
Desirable
- Experience of UKAS accreditation.
- Experience of reporting serum protein electrophoresis.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- To be able to initiate and carry out research and development projects.
- To have good oral and written communication skills.
- To be computer literate.
- To have a good knowledge of statistical techniques.
Desirable
- Teaching and training ability.
- Ability to develop clinical laboratory skills in a specialist area.
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a thorough knowledge and experience of general clinical biochemistry.
- Recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations.
- To have analytical skills relevant to the practice of clinical biochemistry.
Desirable
- Thorough knowledge of chemical, immunoassay, and other techniques routinely employed in healthcare laboratories.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Prepared to rotate as specified between laboratories if required by the service.
- Able to work as a team in a multidisciplinary service.
- Good oral and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Able to prepare and present scientific information at meetings or as part of a teaching session.
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivation: able to identify and pursue own educational development.
- Ability to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff.
- Honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Supportive, tolerant and able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of satisfactory CPD and a commitment to personal / unit CPD.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
