clinical laboratory scientist Scunthorpe, England
Job description
Within the Blood Sciences Directorate, three Consultant Clinical Scientists work as a team led by the Chemical Pathology Clinical Director, although individually, they each act as the Professional Head of Department on their own site. They provide cross-cover for each other during periods of annual or study leave, including on-site visits to liaise with BMS staff and clinical users. Most routine biochemistry and endocrine services are performed on all sites with centralisation of some specialist services on different sites within Path Links. Specialised and small volume tests are referred to regional laboratories outside Path Links.
The annual workload for Path Links Chemical Pathology service is approximately 1.4 million requests and 15.1 million tests. The laboratory at Grimsby operates as a capacity laboratory and is the hub for the bulk of the county GP work. The total Blood Science budget (2021) is £12.3 million. As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: - To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service To provide effective leadership to junior doctors and medical students To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Operational Groups services plans We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients.
We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Lincolnshire is centrally located with easy access to road, rail, sea and air making it an ideal base for living and working. Access to good childcareand education is a crucial factor when deciding where to live and the schools in Lincolnshire are among the best in the country. Lincolnshire is one of the few counties in the UK to retain grammar schools and has a large number of schools with specialist status in a wide range of subject areas.Each year thousands of people choose to come to Lincolnshire, primarily for the quality of life it has to offer.
There is real mix of a thriving urbancity with an impressive cathedral, bustling historic market towns, idyllic villages, miles of unspoilt coastline and areas of natural beauty. One of thebiggest attractions, especially for those moving north, is the comparative affordability of houses. We can also offer the appointee an attractiverelocation allowance.
