clinician London, England
Job description
As a Principal Clinical Scientist in Routine Chemistry, the post holder is involved in the provision of the routine analytical service and maintenance of the departments UKAS accreditation. The post holder will be responsible for the completion of tasks and deliver a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within Blood Sciences. The post holder will primarily be involved with supporting projects to implement new analysers, you will contribute to the validation and verification process. The implementation of a new LIMS is the other major project you will have a significant role in.
You will also gain invaluable experience by taking part in covering the Duty Biochemist rota. As part of the ongoing transformation of Core services across Synnovis, the post holder will be encouraged to build on and improve existing relationships in the Blood Sciences Laboratories, which will potentially include working cross-site where necessary. Some essential criteria for the role: First or second-class BSc degree in Clinical Biochemistry, Biomedical Science or a related subject. MSc or equivalent in Clinical Biochemistry.
Part 1 examination of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists Demonstration of participation in the Royal College of Pathologists CPD scheme, or equivalent HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist. Experience in routine and specialist Biochemistry and Endocrinology. Able to conduct clinical and laboratory audits and present reports. Able to analyse complex scientific data and present findings in writing within the laboratory.
Comprehensive understanding of analytical techniques, including undertaking complex analytical procedures. Understanding of Quality Control and Assurance procedures. Able to use and manipulate laboratory computer systems and standard computer software packages. Some desirable criteria for the role: Relevant PhD or an equivalent record of research publications.
Able to perform risk assessments on a variety of laboratory situations. Research and Development. Teaching and training. Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services. The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers. GSTT Guys and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site. You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!
