Principal Clinical Scientist job at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in Nottingham

Job Description

Band 8a

Main area

Clinical Biochemistry

Grade

Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Requirement to participate in the late authorising shift (17:00-18:30) once a fortnight and the Saturday morning authorisation rota (09:00-12:30) once every three months.)

Job ref

164-5108461

Site

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust: City Campus

Town

Nottingham

Salary

£48,526 - £54,619 Per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

28/04/2023 23:59

Job overview

We are pleased to be offering the opportunity for an enthusiastic HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our Specialist Biochemistry Team. The Biochemistry department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust comprises laboratories supporting both local and regional specialist services including Trace Element analysis, Sweat Testing, Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Immunosuppressant monitoring, Immunochemistry and Trisomy Screening.

With a passion for Biochemistry you will be an experienced Clinical Scientist who will join the team at an exciting time of change, modernisation and expansion. You will play an essential role in shaping the development of our services.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the summary below you need to familarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and well-motivated individual who is able to work as an effective team member.

Bringing with you technical knowledge in biochemistry, you will help lead a team of qualified staff and play a key role in the implementation and validation of equipment and new methodologies. Working closely with the Senior Management Team you will play a vital part in ensuring a high quality patient-led service is provided by the Specialist sections and you will maintain and contribute to services provided by the Department in terms of standards, quality, clinical effectiveness, audit and training.

Working for our organisation

Nottingham University Hospitals is one of the biggest and busiest acute Trusts in England, employing 13,000 staff. the Trust has 87 wards and approximately 1,700 beds and provides services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and the surrounding areas. The Trust is also the base for the East Midlands major Trauma Centre.

The department holds UKAS ISO:15189 accreditation and is an IBMS and National School of Healthcare Science accredited training centre for BMS, STP and HSST trainees.

The role will be based at Nottingham City Hospital but the successful applicant will be expected to work across both City and QMC campuses to cover authorisation rotas as required.

NUH offer a wide range of health and wellbeing activities and interventions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a state-registered Clinical Scientist, working towards, or with Part 1 of the Royal College of Pathologists, the post-holder will participate in the department’s clinical advisory and reporting service and other responsibilities as may arise within the department. The post holder will take a leading role in the Specialist Chemistry section (comprising of Immunosuppressants, Trace Elements, Trisomy and Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) and Metabolic) working across both Nottingham City and Queen’s Medical Centre Clinical Biochemistry departments. Additionally the post-holder will participate in the routine and Saturday morning Duty Biochemist rota, reporting results and providing specialist advice and support to users of the Department’s services. They will also maintain and contribute to the services provided by the Department in terms of standards, quality and clinical effectiveness, audit and training.

To work with the Consultant Clinical Scientist within the Specialist section to manage Specialist Chemistry implementation projects

Attend relevant Multidisciplinary meetings and in the absence of the Consultant Clinical Scientist represent the Nottingham laboratory at National and Regional Meetings

Select and advise on appropriate investigative strategies in complex clinical situations and to provide advice and trouble-shooting expertise for Specialist Chemistry equipment

To maintain quality standards in the Specialist sections including audit, internal and external quality control review, error reporting and incident investigation, instigating appropriate action as required.

Take a key role in the delivery of quality in adherence to UKAS standards.

Participate in the Department's results reporting service. This will involve technical and clinical assessment of results and deciding on the appropriate course of action for abnormal results.

Review of existing assays and technologies in terms of scientific and clinical aspects.

Undertake service development and improvement in line with the Department's strategy and Annual Plan.

To be involved in the processes required in the purchase of new equipment, facilitating the successful implementation and validation of new equipment leading to service developments within the Specialist sections.

To participate in scientific and clinical meetings within the Department and at local, regional and national level as required.

To be involved in the appraisal and performance reviews for Specialist Chemistry staff members. To supervise and mentor students, staff and new appointees within the Specialist Chemistry sections.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

First Degree and Master's Degree and actively working towards FRCPath Part 1
HCPC Registration
Demonstration of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable criteria

FRCPath Part 1
Post-registration experience in a Specialist area of Chemistry

Experience

Essential criteria

To have thorough laboratory and diagnostic knowledge
Extensive knowledge of routine and specialised analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solving
Ability to perform clinical risk assessments and resolve issues or investigate complaints relating to the service as part of Clinical Governance
Thorough knowledge of PC packages for word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and databases.
Good knowledge of managerial processes within the Trust and NHS
Experience of involvement in service planning and development and knowledge of quality management and accreditation systems
Experience or teaching students, laboratory and medical staff in formal and informal settings.

Desirable criteria

Leadership and Managerial Experience
Good knowledge of financial management and procurement
Experience of committees at directorate or Trust level

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria

Able to lead on service development in a specialised area.
Able to provide leadership tp small teams within the department.
Able to prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information at local and national meetings.
Self confidence with good interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria

Ability to effectively manage people

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential criteria

Able to conduct audit of services and take corrective action.
Able to advise senior medical staff, nursing staff and other health professionals on investigations and interpretation of biochemical results in complex situations.
Able to recognise patterns of abnoramlity and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate clinical advice.

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential criteria

Able to organise, prioritise and manage activities effectively.
Able to supervise staff undertaking service projects.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Values and Behaviours

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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.

Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.

Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

Principal Clinical Scientist Job at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham

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