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.
This would be an excellent role for a Band 8a Scientist wishing to increase their knowledge, skills, and experience in a stimulating and supportive environment. At a band 8a level this would be a developmental post.
The successful candidate will 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. The post will provide full support in preparing for Part 2 FRCPath.
Registration as a Clinical Scientist is essential.
The post holder is expected to lead the Proteins section of the laboratory and play a major role in the department's Quality Management System.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Laboratories Proteins section.
* Develop and implement protocols, clinical and scientific liaison within the network, including ‘duty’ biochemist.
* Analyse data and work closely with IT as a data analyst.
* Contribute to medical teaching and train trainee clinical scientists.
* Assist the Head of Department and other consultants in providing a comprehensive, cost‑effective, high‑quality Chemical Pathology service compliant with ISO15189:2012 (and transitioning to ISO15189:2022).
* Represent the Chemical Pathology Department at Trust and Pathology meetings and contribute to service improvement.
* Participate in the on‑call roster for out‑of‑hours clinical advice after appropriate training.
* Work across the Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead and future sites (Watford, New St Albans) as required.
* Collaborate with Consultants, Team Leaders, Quality Leads, Operation Manager and Pathology Board Unit.
Qualifications
* HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry.
* Part 1 FRCPath (mandatory).
* Experience in a busy Chemical Pathology Department.
* Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO15189).
* Excellent communication and teaching skills.
* Willingness to undertake on‑call duties and travel across sites.
Flexible Working
We offer a variety of flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applicants with disabilities or long‑term health conditions. If you need support, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
We support service leavers, veterans, military reserve, cadet force adults, and partners/spouses 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 high application volume. 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.
Application Closing
This advert closes on Sunday 3 May 2026.
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