Clinical Scientist Chemistry
This job is now closed
Job summary
The Clinical Biochemistry department are looking to recruit a Clinical Scientist to join our expanding team.Applications are encouraged from HCPC Clinical Scientist registered applicants or those within their final year of STP training.
Clinical Biochemistry is part of Derriford Combined Laboratory and is made up of: Automated Biochemistry, Chemistry Special Investigations and POCT. We perform a range of specialist and manual laboratory techniques including HPLC, ICPMS and LC-MS/MS. We also have an active and growing POCT team with a view to expand and innovate further. Whilst this new post has been brought about predominantly to meet the needs of our expanding POCT service, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to decide their area of focus. It will be a mandatory requirement for the successful candidate to participate in the DB rota.
You will be required to undertake evidence-based clinical audit and research projects and to collaborate with clinical colleagues from across the Trust including as part of MDT meetings.
As a Clinical Team we have close links with the medical school and deliver a range of teaching activities which you would have the opportunity to participate in, as well as opportunities to supervise and contribute to training of local junior Healthcare Scientist colleagues. You will be strongly encouraged to contribute and participate in CPD both locally and nationally and to pursue higher professional qualifications including FRCPath.
Main duties of the job
The post holder in collaboration with the BMS Section Leads, Laboratory Operational Manager, Principal/Senior Clinical Scientists, Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Consultant Clinical Scientists, will provide a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective service.
The post holder will ensure the timely processing of patient samples, typically 7000-8000 a day, serving all those patients attending University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP), Primary Care Networks representing 100 General Practices and specialist assays referred to us from other Trusts.
The department performs 4.7 million tests annually and employs 123 WTE staff. Within the biochemistry clinical team there are currently 1 Consultant Clinical Scientist and Head of Section, 1 Chemical Pathologist, 1 Principal Clinical Scientist, 2 Senior Clinical Scientists and 1 STP trainee.
To develop and undertake competency training and assessments for the chemistry laboratory team
To undertake evidence-based clinical audits and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical leads/managers of for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted
05 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year £43,742 - £50,056 Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-AM-C6080092
Job locations
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL68DH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL68DH
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)