Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
This fixed‑term post will provide the successful applicant with extensive opportunities to gain new skills and experience.
The role offers significant developmental opportunities through supporting the established team across several key projects, including:
1. IQC/EQA leadership
2. Clinical verification of new automated assay platforms
3. Contributing to the CMPM Biochemistry harmonisation project.
Main duties of the job
Provide a high‑quality analytical, interpretative, and consultative Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology service across N4-South Hub hopsitals Act as deputy to the Consultant Clinical Scientist/Consultant Chemical Pathologist and support service development. Offer expert clinical and scientific advice on test selection, interpretation, and complex biochemical investigations. Validate and authorise biochemical reports, including issuing interpretative comments and communicating urgent, clinically significant results. Participate in the duty biochemist / clinical liaison rota, providing timely advice to clinicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals. Lead and contribute to clinical audits, service evaluations, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with Trust policies. Deliver training, mentorship, and competency assessment for HCPC/GMC‑registered staff, trainees, and colleagues. Contribute to research, development, and innovation projects, including clinical trials, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Provide management input, including attending senior management meetings, contributing to budget oversight, and participating in recruitment. Collaborate with service users to ensure efficient, cost‑effective delivery of the biochemistry service and produce clinical guidelines when required.
Working for our organisation
The Trust’s services are provided from three locations:
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