Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Chemical Pathology
- Gradd
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 360-C-5913
- Cyflogwr
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Watford and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital
- Tref
- Watford
- Cyflog
- £60,983 - £70,536 pa inc HCA
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Band 8b - Principal Clinical Scientist, Chemical Pathology
Band 8b
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8b Clinical Scientist in Chemical Pathology and invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced applicants, with significant experience of working in a busy Chemical Pathology Department.
The successful candidate will be expected to be an experienced HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry and have successfully completed the Part 1 FRCPath examination.
Those with part 1 FRCPath who are actively working towards obtaining part 2 FRCPath are encouraged to apply. This post will provide full support in preparing for part 2 FRCPath.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The post holder is expected to lead the Proteins section of the laboratory and play a major role in the departments Quality Management System.
They will also be expected to undertake method development, protocol development and clinical liaison including ‘duty’ biochemist.
They will work closely with IT as data analyst. They will contribute to medical teaching and training both trainee clinical scientist and biomedical scientist.
The appointee will assist the Head of Department and other members of the Consultant team in providing a comprehensive, cost effective and high-quality Chemical Pathology service in our laboratories which is compliant to ISO15189:2012 standard.
The department are actively working to the ISO15189:2022 standard. The appointee will represent the Chemical Pathology Department at relevant Trust and Pathology meetings and will contribute to service improvement as well as facilitating delivery of current service provision across the department.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
There is a full 24/7 hour acute/urgent analytical service at Watford General Hospital and a Monday to Friday, 08:00 am to 20:00 pm, non-urgent service provided at the Hemel Hempstead site.
The successful candidate is expected to work across sites as required. The post holder will be expected to participate in the on-call roster for the provision of clinical advice out of hours after appropriate training.
The laboratory is fully automated using Roche Cobas platform for automated chemistry, Siemens Atellica platform for immunochemistry. And Sebia system for protein electrophoresis.
The Trust is committed to the personal development of its staff at all levels.
A new shared pathology network is being created with pathology colleagues across the local Integrated Care System (ICS) including East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB). Health Services Laboratories (HSL) is the newly appointed provider for this forthcoming shared networked pathology service
This role requires working closely with Consultants, Team Leaders, Quality Leads, and Chemical Pathology operation manager and Blood Sciences manager.
Manyleb y person
Education and qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- First Degree or assessed equivalent of knowledge and expertise.
- Master’s Degree or assessed equivalent level of knowledge and expertise in speciality of Clinical Biochemistry.
- Fellow of Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) as required for Medical Consultant.
- Demonstration of Continuing Professional Development at agreed level of participation.
- Registration as a clinical scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Meini prawf dymunol
- PhD
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- To have a thorough knowledge of human biochemistry and chemistry including metabolic processes, physiology, pharmacology and drug interference.
- To have a sound basic knowledge in other areas of Pathology.
- To have an extensive knowledge of routine and specialised analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solving.
- Able to perform risk assessments on a variety of laboratory situations.
- Fully conversant with COSHH regulations and their application to laboratories.
- Able to perform clinical risk assessments and resolve problems or investigate complaints relating to the service as part of Clinical Governance.
- Extensive knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality.
- Knowledge of resource allocations and procurement.
Meini prawf dymunol
- To have expert knowledge in a highly specialised area e.g. Protein electrophoresis, chromatography, endocrinology.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- To have completed a minimum of 5 years in post as a Registered Clinical Scientist of which 2 years should have been at advanced practitioner level (8A).
Meini prawf dymunol
- To have attained status as a national or international expert or adviser.
- To have developed an expertise in one or more specialised analytical or clinical areas to a point of acting at an expert level within the Trust.
- To have attained a good record of achievement in research, development and audit activities, through presentations at national or international conferences and publication in peer reviewed journals
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Mr Bharat Patel
- Teitl y swydd
- Consultant Clinical Scientist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01923 217573
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