Principle Biochemist
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Job summary
The organisation is currently rolling out a new LIMS system and have a number of Clinic Decision Support projects. This post will support both projects and duty biochemist roles to ensure timely, safe, and effective delivery.
To assist the Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry and Consultant Biochemist to provide a comprehensive Scientific and Clinical Advisory Service for the Clinical Chemistry Department of Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, covering both laboratory sites of Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) and West Cornwall Hospital. The main functions are to provide expert scientific input and clinical leadership within the Department. The role includes clinical liaison, complex and specialised interpretation and advice to medical and other healthcare professionals in the whole Cornwall Health Community, contributing to the clinical management of patients.
Main duties of the job
To maintain an area of highly specialised knowledge and take responsibility for provision of teaching, scientific and clinical services in that area.
To be involved in the development and implementation of recent advances in Clinical Chemistry to help ensure that the department provides a service that maintains current good practice.
To participate in the Duty biochemist rota, offering clinical advice and review of clinical chemistry results. Integral to this is role is familiarity with the LIMS system. Our LIMS is currently provided by CliniSys but we will be moving eminently to Cirdan Ultra.
To be involved in over viewing the clinical aspects of the departmental quality performance.
This is a demanding role requiring advanced knowledge, interpretative skills and the ability to concentrate and review large numbers of computerised laboratory results for long periods of time whilst handling enquiries from users of the service. It also requires an ability to work under pressure and to handle complaints.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Details
Date posted
19 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year Pro Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-5962596
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3RX
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3RX
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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