We now have a 1 year FTC vacancy for an enthusiastic, highly capable Principal Clinical Scientist to lead the Biochemistry service within the Trust at Sutton. The role will also include occasional support for the Biochemistry laboratory at Chelsea. The post holder will be expected to be involved in all aspects of service delivery including teaching, audit, and clinical liaison.

Applications are invited for a Clinical Scientist with knowledge of the challenges of a busy Biochemistry laboratory. As a member of the departmental team, reporting to the Consultant Clinical Scientist, you will be the clinical lead for the Biochemistry service. You will be expected to work with a small team as well as autonomously deliver a high-quality service working towards UKAS accreditation. The successful candidate will work with a team of three other clinical scientists.

Applicants must have experience of routine biochemistry and proteins Applicants must be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist, have a higher degree (e.g. MSc) in an area relevant to the discipline and have completed part 1 and be actively working towards full FRC Path, for which support will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist the Consultant Clinical Scientist in providing a comprehensive scientific and clinical advisory service within Blood Sciences and Clinical Biochemistry. The post will perform a broad and demanding range of scientific and managerial work in order to improve working practices in the Blood Sciences laboratories and throughout the hospital. The post holder will act as the clinical lead for the Blood Sciences service at Sutton with occasional support at Chelsea if required.

You will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff, both scientific and medical to ensure the effective delivery of the service. The job holder will be expected to work with minimum supervision and to co-ordinate their activities to ensure an efficient service is provided.

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 Day care 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 and learning and development opportunities. 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.

• Provide advice to medical, nursing and other staff on the clinical interpretation of biochemistry investigations and the limitations of these investigations. Advise staff how to investigate patients, including the selection of tests, patient preparation, sample collection etc
• To be accountable for the clinical authorisation of patient reports, supplying expert interpretive comments where appropriate, requesting additional tests and liaising with other laboratories providing specialist services.
• To take personal and professional responsibility for advice given and for own decisions and those of more junior staff.
• To ensure that all potentially critical results are communicated to the appropriate carer suggesting appropriate action or further testing where required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• First or second class honours degree in relevant subject
• Successful completion of a recognised training programme in clinical biochemistry
• MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or related subject
• HCPC registration (Clinical Scientist)
• Proven Achievement of Part 1 Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) examination
• Appropriate proven knowledge of routine and specialised analytical methods and quality assurance
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• PhD in Clinical Biochemistry or a related subject

Experience

Essential

• Completion of a significant period in post as a registered Clinical Scientist
• Basic knowledge of managerial processes and structures within the NHS and Pathology networks
• Experience of clinical report writing
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Competence in use of Microsoft software and LIMS
• Experience of working in all areas of relevant diagnostic laboratory
• Able to write, review and follow SOPs
• Able to perform staff training and ensuring compliance with professional standards
• Required to work in an area of biological risk including chemical hazards and potential contact with body fluids
• Required to use VDU for protracted periods
• Ability to perform audits and have proven knowledge of principles of clinical governance, general understanding of all aspects of quality management

Desirable

• Experience of teaching

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Ability to express and communicate ideas, concepts and findings in all circumstances including email and telephone
• Developed analytical (technical) skills in general and specialist areas
• To prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings
• Ability to lead on service developments in the laboratory
• Experience of managing/implementing quality standards in laboratories.
• Take responsibility for own decisions and advice given
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Enthusiasm for job and profession
• Self-confident, contributes to laboratory meetings
• Be a proactive and enthusiastic individual with good interpersonal skills
• Good interpersonal skills, written and verbal

Desirable

• Ability to establish and maintain networks

Other Requirements

Essential

• To conduct research and development
• To give local seminars on literature reviews, case reports and research work

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

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