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.
We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced applicants, with significant experience of working in a busy Chemical Pathology Department.
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 acting as a “duty” biochemist.
* Work closely with IT as a data analyst.
* Contribute to medical teaching and training of trainee clinical scientists.
* Assist the Head of Department and other consultants in providing a comprehensive, cost-effective and high-quality Chemical Pathology service compliant with ISO15189:2012 (and the department is actively working to the ISO15189:2022 standard).
* Represent the Chemical Pathology Department at relevant Trust and Pathology meetings and contribute to service improvement and delivery of current service provision across the department.
* Be involved in service development in the context of an expanding, multi-site organisation (new hospital planned for Watford; theatres updated at St Albans City Hospital).
* Support staff wellbeing, development, innovation in clinical care, patient outcomes and experience, and contribute to digital healthcare initiatives.
* Support flexible working options and a good work-life balance where possible.
* Participate in the on-call roster for the provision of clinical advice out of hours after appropriate training.
* Work across sites as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
* HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry (Registration essential).
* Successful completion of Part 1 FRCPath; those actively working towards Part 2 FRCPath are encouraged to apply and the post will provide full support in preparing for Part 2 FRCPath.
* Experience of working in a laboratory with automated Chemistry, Immunochemistry and protein electrophoresis platforms (Roche Cobas and Sebia systems).
Department and Network Context
The post holder will work with Consultants, Team Leaders, Quality Leads, the Chemical Pathology operation manager and Pathology Board Unit (PBU). The department is moving toward ISO15189:2022 and collaborates with a shared pathology network across local ICS partners. Health Services Laboratories (HSL) is the new provider for the shared networked pathology service.
Working Arrangements
The department operates a full 24/7 acute/urgent analytical service at Watford General Hospital and a non-urgent service at the Hemel Hempstead site (Monday to Friday, 08:00–20:00). The successful candidate is expected to work across sites as required.
Additional Information
There is a new shared pathology network with local partner Trusts and the ICS. The Trust is committed to personal development and practices staff wellbeing and innovation to improve care and patient experience. A new hospital development and digital health initiatives are underway. The advert closes on Sunday 22 Mar 2026.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. If you do not hear back within three weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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