Band 8b - Principal Clinical Scientist, Chemical Pathology
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Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
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.
We 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About Us
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-imagining 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 our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. 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.
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£64,337 to £74,415 a year inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-C-6944-B
Job locations
Watford and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Essential
Education and qualifications:
* 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).
Desirable
* PhD.
Knowledge:
Essential
* 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.
* To have knowledge of metabolic medicine in adults, children and neonates including inherited disorders, endocrinology disease and toxicology.
* 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.
Desirable
* To have expert knowledge in a highly specialised area e.g. Protein electrophoresis, chromatography, endocrinology.
* To have expert knowledge in a specialised area.
* Knowledge by experience of national committees of profession of NHS or international groups.
Experience:
Essential
* Demonstrated experience as a Registered Clinical Scientist, including substantial practice at an advanced practitioner level (8A).
Desirable
* 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.
Person Specification
Essential
* Demonstrated experience as a Registered Clinical Scientist, including substantial practice at an advanced practitioner level (8A).
Desirable
* 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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