Overview
There is an exciting new opportunity for a joint Consultant Clinical Scientist post in Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) Midlands and North West Hub and the Biochemistry and Immunology department, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW). The BCSP hub is one of five national Hubs in England and invites 1.8 million subjects per year to participate in the screening programme. The Deputy Director will support this service, clinically lead the service with the Director and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure a safe service that actively works to improve screening uptake and reduce health inequalities.
The Biochemistry and Immunology Department is part of the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology (CWPS) networked service, covering four hospital sites: UHCW, Rugby Hospital, Warwick Hospital and George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton. You will join a team of 5 Consultants, 2 Principals and 3 senior Clinical Scientists. The department aims to develop specialist services and expand its repertoire.
We are seeking an enthusiastic addition to help achieve strategic goals for both services, which have undergone changes over the last few years.
Please contact Kamaljit Chatha on kamaljit.chatha@uhcw.nhs.uk for more information or to arrange a department visit.
Responsibilities
* Have responsibility for instigating, and contributing to leading and managing a high quality, automated Clinical Biochemistry and Bowel Cancer Screening Hub (BCSH), scientific service encompassing adult, paediatric, and laboratory information services within Coventry and Warwickshire under the leadership of the Clinical Lead for Biochemistry and Immunology and Hub Director.
* To work closely with BMS staff, Clinical Scientists, fellow consultants, management colleagues, Clinical Head of Service for Pathology, Head of CWPS Operations, Hub Manager, Group Director of Clinical Diagnostics, Finance manager, colleagues in Primary Care, neighbouring secondary and tertiary Care providers in the pursuance of the operational and strategic objectives.
* To provide support for the processes required for maintaining UKAS accreditation and other regulatory requirements relevant to the clinical services.
* Ensure an effective communication system is developed for our users and is maintained so that all relevant information is passed to service users and clinical partners in an appropriate and timely manner
Please be advised that interviews are proposed for week commencing 29th September.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kamaljit Chatha; Job title: Director of Bowel Cancer Screening; Email address: kamaljit.chatha@uhcw.nhs.uk
Donna Cady - donna.cady@uhcw.nhs.uk
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