About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Principal Clinical Scientist to join our friendly Clinical Biochemistry department. This is a newly created post to expand our clinical team and presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate to develop expertise in their own areas of interest within the role, while contributing to the provision of a high quality clinical biochemistry service.
As an accredited HSST programme provider, we offer the opportunity to apply for an HSST position if the postholder is interested in pursuing this training route.
Main duties of the job
The Pathology services at Airedale are provided by Integrated Pathology Services (IPS), a joint venture between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will be employed by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and based at Airedale General Hospital providing a clinical biochemistry service for the hospital as well as GPs and some non-NHS care providers.
Although each IPS Trust employs their own clinical biochemists to provide clinical oversight of their hospital service, we also work together as a single team to review and improve the quality of service across all IPS labs. This is facilitated by a shared managed service contact and LIMS, and is led by IPS Clinical and Medical Directors. All IPS laboratories are also part of the wider West Yorkshire and Harrogate Pathology Network which includes all 6 Trusts within the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT).
The Clinical Biochemistry laboratory is well-equipped with Beckman-Coulter chemistry analysers, Sebia electrophoresis, Tosoh HbA1c, and Werfen immunology instrumentation. We have recently completed a refresh of equipment and have expanded our repertoire of tests performed on-site. As part of the New Hospital programme, we are currently planning a new lab which will enable us to embrace current and future advances in technology and innovations in the delivery of pathology services.
About us
Airedale General Hospital is set in a beautiful location within the Yorkshire dales and has good transport links to the surrounding areas including Leeds and Bradford, providing many options for commuting and leisure activities. Airedale is an award-winning Trust, providing high quality, personalised, acute, elective, specialist and community care for a population of over 200,000 people across West and North Yorkshire and East Lancashire.
This is an exciting role for anyone who enjoys working in partnership with clinical and operational colleagues to drive quality improvement for patient outcomes. In addition, there are collaborative research opportunities both within IPS, and the wider WYAAT network.
We recognise that the way we can work has changed and all requests for flexible working will be seriously considered
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details including full job description and person specification for this role , please see attached documents.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Able to provide leadership to small teams within the department and provide professional leadership on a wider scale.
Qualifications Essential
MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent knowledge and experience Part 1 examination for Fellowship of RCPath and actively working towards FRCPath part 2 HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist Evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and participation in audits
Desirable
Part 2 examination of Fellowship of RCPath PhD in relevant subject
Knowledge Essential
Advanced professional knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry Knowledge of human biochemistry and chemistry including metabolic processes, physiology, pharmacology and drug interference. Able to perform clinical risk assessments and resolve issues or investigate complaints relating to the service as part of Clinical Governance.
Experience Essential
3-4 yrs experience as a registered Clinical Scientist Expertise in one or more specialised analytical or clinical areas Experience in R&D and audit activities
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 Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)