Job summary
In conjunction with and supported by the designated Training Coordinator/Officer, the Trainee Healthcare Scientist will be responsible for their own progression through the training programme, for 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.
At all times the Trainee Healthcare Scientist is expected to work within standard operating policies and procedures of the host departmentand NHS organisation and adhere to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction, confidentiality, patient care anddignity, and respect for equality and diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution.
The Trainee Healthcare Scientist (insert pathway) will be employed by the host department for a fixed term of three years, during whichtime they will work through a fulltime programme combining work based learning and a part-time academic programme at master's (MSc)level. The post holder will follow the curriculum as detailed on the NSHCS website.
Main duties of the job
The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the modules of the training scheme. In so doing theywill learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge andpractical experience and will learn how to:o Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patientso Analyse, interpret and compare investigative and clinical optionso Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patientso Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace
They will be expected to complete all work based training and assessment alongside the academic master's course to exit the programmewith eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and use of the protected title of Clinical Scientist. Inaddition, they will be expected to undertake work based experience to enable them to communicate complex technical, scientific andsensitive information to colleagues within their department in both verbal and written forms.
Trainees must meet the HCPC's standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role. These may include the processing of blood andother samples, direct clinical measurements on patients, and procedures involving ionising and non-ionising radiation. Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurementscarried out. Interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures andquality systems. Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements. Assist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific proceduresand highly complex equipment, including assisting in the design of new facilities. Assist with the procurement, acceptance and use of medical devices and consumables. Be responsible for the safe use of complex scientific and medical equipment, including recording all maintenance and calibrationprocedures performed and any corrective actions undertaken.4 Use reagents, consumables, hazardous materials and equipment safely and in accordance with Health and Safety policies. Participate in risk management procedures including risk assessment and the investigation and reporting of adverse incidents. Participate in internal and external audit processes and quality systems. Undertake R&D within the department as an integral part of training and acquire relevant skills to undertake clinical audit. Assist with supervision and training of support staff, students and new appointees, and participate in departmental seminars andscientific meetings to disseminate knowledge acquired through study or research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role. These may include the processing of blood andother samples, direct clinical measurements on patients, and procedures involving ionising and non-ionising radiation. Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurementscarried out. Interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures andquality systems. Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements. Assist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific proceduresand highly complex equipment, including assisting in the design of new facilities. Assist with the procurement, acceptance and use of medical devices and consumables. Be responsible for the safe use of complex scientific and medical equipment, including recording all maintenance and calibrationprocedures performed and any corrective actions undertaken.4 Use reagents, consumables, hazardous materials and equipment safely and in accordance with Health and Safety policies. Participate in risk management procedures including risk assessment and the investigation and reporting of adverse incidents. Participate in internal and external audit processes and quality systems. Undertake R&D within the department as an integral part of training and acquire relevant skills to undertake clinical audit. Assist with supervision and training of support staff, students and new appointees, and participate in departmental seminars andscientific meetings to disseminate knowledge acquired through study or research.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Applicants must have a 1st or 2.1 either in an undergraduate honours degree or an integrated master's degree, in a pure or applied science subject relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. Applicants with a 2.2 honours degree or better in any subject will also be considered if they have a higher degree that is relevant to the specialism for which they are applying.
- For all candidates evidence of research experience, e.g. in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability, is considered desirable.
- Applicants for reconstructive science posts (maxillofacial prosthetics) must hold current registration as a dental technician with the General Dental Council.
- In-service applicants may submit an application where they do not hold the above degree requirements but are able to fulfil further requirements outlined on the NSHCS website.
SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
Essential
- 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.
- Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical and medical literature
- Ability to make judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients
- Understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context
- Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately) and the ability to develop and validate new techniques.
- Understanding of the role of their chosen specialism in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting
- Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
- Ability to analyse complex information comprising laboratory or workshop data, images and clinical details. Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language in order to: o Explain analytical, scientific and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs. o Make formal presentations to groups of colleagues.
- Good active listening skills to build rapport with the listener to encourage an open discussion.
- Self aware and flexible enough to adopt a range of evaluative or empathising listening styles according to the needs of the listener and the situation.
- Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors.
- Demonstrable ability to lead others.
- Under guidance develops good interpretative skills in the formulation of advice to multi-disciplinary team members on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients.
- Ability to handle patient samples, hazardous reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure (emotional resilience and ability to prioritise and plan work).
- Demonstrates values and principles of the NHS Constitution as a whole with a focus on patient centred care
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description
- Highly developed co-ordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role and the clinical rotations
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Applicants must have a 1st or 2.1 either in an undergraduate honours degree or an integrated master's degree, in a pure or applied science subject relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. Applicants with a 2.2 honours degree or better in any subject will also be considered if they have a higher degree that is relevant to the specialism for which they are applying.
- For all candidates evidence of research experience, e.g. in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability, is considered desirable.
- Applicants for reconstructive science posts (maxillofacial prosthetics) must hold current registration as a dental technician with the General Dental Council.
- In-service applicants may submit an application where they do not hold the above degree requirements but are able to fulfil further requirements outlined on the NSHCS website.
SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
Essential
- 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.
- Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical and medical literature
- Ability to make judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients
- Understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context
- Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately) and the ability to develop and validate new techniques.
- Understanding of the role of their chosen specialism in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting
- Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
- Ability to analyse complex information comprising laboratory or workshop data, images and clinical details. Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language in order to: o Explain analytical, scientific and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs. o Make formal presentations to groups of colleagues.
- Good active listening skills to build rapport with the listener to encourage an open discussion.
- Self aware and flexible enough to adopt a range of evaluative or empathising listening styles according to the needs of the listener and the situation.
- Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors.
- Demonstrable ability to lead others.
- Under guidance develops good interpretative skills in the formulation of advice to multi-disciplinary team members on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients.
- Ability to handle patient samples, hazardous reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure (emotional resilience and ability to prioritise and plan work).
- Demonstrates values and principles of the NHS Constitution as a whole with a focus on patient centred care
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description
- Highly developed co-ordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role and the clinical rotations
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.
