Position Overview
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, challenging environment? You can make an impact with us as our next Band 8b Clinical Scientist in Chemical Pathology.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Proteins section of the laboratory and play a major role in the department’s Quality Management System.
* Undertake protocol development, clinical and scientific liaison within the network, including duty biochemist.
* Work closely with IT as a data analyst.
* Contribute to medical teaching and training trainee clinical scientists.
* Assist the Head of Department and other members of the Consultant team in providing a comprehensive, cost‑effective and high‑quality Chemical Pathology service compliant with ISO15189:2012 standard.
* Represent the Chemical Pathology Department at relevant Trust and Pathology meetings.
* Contribute to service improvement and facilitate delivery of current service provision across the department.
* Provide a full 24/7 acute/urgent analytical service at Watford General Hospital and a Monday to Friday, 08:00 am to 20:00 pm, non‑urgent service at the Hemel Hempstead site.
* Work across sites as required and participate in the on‑call roster for the provision of clinical advice out of hours after appropriate training.
* Work closely with Consultants, Team Leaders, Quality Leads, the Chemical Pathology operation manager and the Pathology Board Unit (PBU).
Qualifications and Experience
* HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry.
* Successfully completed the Part 1 FRCPath examination.
* Significant experience working in a busy Chemical Pathology Department.
* Part 2 FRCPath encouraged; full support will be provided for preparing for Part 2.
* Registration as a Clinical Scientist is essential.
* Familiarity with Roche Cobas platforms for automated chemistry and immunochemistry and the Sebia system for protein electrophoresis.
* Experience with ISO15189 quality standards or equivalent.
* Strong analytical, communication and teaching skills.
Benefits & Working Conditions
* A variety of flexible working options to support a good work‑life balance.
* Personal development opportunities at all levels.
* Work in a digital healthcare environment with opportunities to engage in innovation.
Organization Overview
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides high‑quality service across multiple sites, including a new hospital planned for Watford and ongoing upgrades at St Albans City Hospital. The Trust is committed to staff well‑being and development, and operates within a shared pathology network across the local Integrated Care System with partners such as East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust and Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.
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