Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Scientist within the Department of Haematology, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The applicant will contribute to service delivery in all sections of the laboratory.
The Department has an established Blood Sciences Laboratory with full implementation of a Blood Sciences solution from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics and is one of the largest integrated laboratories of its kind in the country covering the three acute hospital sites in Leicester. The post holder will also be expected to participate in other activities within the Department including audit, teaching, EQA, research and development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the Department, providing scientific support as well as advice and result interpretation to service users.
The successful candidate will also contribute to service delivery in other specialist sections of the laboratory including Special Haematology and the HMDL service.
Applicants should have a good honours degree in a relevant science subject and hold a MSc in Clinical Haematology (or equivalent) or be near completion of pre-registration training in general clinical haematology. HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist is essential.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To evaluate new tests and technologies prior to introduction into the laboratory as part of service improvement.
- Work with senior scientists in maintaining analytical quality ensuring that any problems with IQC and EQA are promptly addressed and prevented.
- Participation in relevant laboratory Quality, Management and Audit meetings
- Critically appraise new information, as published in the literature, and apply this to the development of the Department.
- Provide appropriate verbal and written interpretation/ reporting of immunological results
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To evaluate new tests and technologies prior to introduction into the laboratory as part of service improvement.
- Work with senior scientists in maintaining analytical quality ensuring that any problems with IQC and EQA are promptly addressed and prevented.
- Participation in relevant laboratory Quality, Management and Audit meetings
- Critically appraise new information, as published in the literature, and apply this to the development of the Department.
- Provide appropriate verbal and written interpretation/ reporting of immunological results
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- First or second class honours degree in Haematology, Masters degree (or assessed equivalent level of knowledge) in the speciality of Clinical Haematology or evidence of near completion. Complete or near completion of pre-registration Clinical Scientist training program.
- To be studying towards the appropriate professional qualification (Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists)
Desirable
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- PHD
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Experience
Essential
- To have knowledge and understanding of clinical haematology
Desirable
- Extensive morphology experience
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Excellent analytical skills
- To have an understanding of problem solving and quality assurance
- Able to use laboratory computer systems and standard software packages
Research
Essential
- To have carried out audit(s), have evidence of science related research and research project(s) undertaken
Desirable
- Evidence of recent published research undertaken or abstracts/presentations at scientific meetings
Physical skills
Essential
Commitment to trust values and behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to provide advice to clinicians and users of the service on investigations and interpretation of haematology results.
Desirable
- Able to deliver clinical knowledge training to newly qualified biomedical scientists
Communication and personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to present complex scientific and clinical information at meetings and as part of teaching
- Commitment to the development of the department
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to organise work to ensure that specified targets are met
- Able to organise own learning time, as well as contributing to teaching/training of other staff of various grades
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Willing to work in any of the three major hospitals within Leicester and elsewhere if required.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- First or second class honours degree in Haematology, Masters degree (or assessed equivalent level of knowledge) in the speciality of Clinical Haematology or evidence of near completion. Complete or near completion of pre-registration Clinical Scientist training program.
- To be studying towards the appropriate professional qualification (Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists)
Desirable
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- PHD
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Experience
Essential
- To have knowledge and understanding of clinical haematology
Desirable
- Extensive morphology experience
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Excellent analytical skills
- To have an understanding of problem solving and quality assurance
- Able to use laboratory computer systems and standard software packages
Research
Essential
- To have carried out audit(s), have evidence of science related research and research project(s) undertaken
Desirable
- Evidence of recent published research undertaken or abstracts/presentations at scientific meetings
Physical skills
Essential
Commitment to trust values and behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to provide advice to clinicians and users of the service on investigations and interpretation of haematology results.
Desirable
- Able to deliver clinical knowledge training to newly qualified biomedical scientists
Communication and personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to present complex scientific and clinical information at meetings and as part of teaching
- Commitment to the development of the department
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to organise work to ensure that specified targets are met
- Able to organise own learning time, as well as contributing to teaching/training of other staff of various grades
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Willing to work in any of the three major hospitals within Leicester and elsewhere if required.
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).
