About this role
Job summary
The Clinical Scientist post within Clinical Biochemistry provides a specialist scientific and diagnostic service supporting patient care across Somerset. Working as part of a multidisciplinary laboratory and clinical team, the post holder delivers and develops complex biochemical investigations, ensures the accuracy and clinical validity of results, and provides expert interpretive and advisory support to clinicians in both hospital and community settings.
The role requires a high level of professional autonomy, technical expertise and analytical skill, alongside close collaboration with Consultant Clinical Scientists. The post holder contributes to the Duty Officer rota, supports service continuity, and plays an active role in quality assurance, clinical governance, audit, research and service improvement.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Scientist post within Clinical Biochemistry provides a specialist scientific and diagnostic service supporting patient care across Somerset. Working as part of a multidisciplinary laboratory and clinical team, the post holder delivers and develops complex biochemical investigations, ensures the accuracy and clinical validity of results, and provides expert interpretive and advisory support to clinicians in both hospital and community settings.
The role requires a high level of professional autonomy, technical expertise and analytical skill, alongside close collaboration with Consultant Clinical Scientists. The post holder contributes to the Duty Officer rota, supports service continuity, and plays an active role in quality assurance, clinical governance, audit, research and service improvement.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Additional Criteria Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide
The Crescent
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)