Employer: Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £83,571 - £96,376 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/11/2024 23:59
Consultant Clinical Scientist - Head of Department Biochemistry
NHS AfC: Band 8d
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care and has a presence in community outreach sites. Our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients’ homes by holding local clinics at various locations. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. We appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* Extensive staff health and well-being programmes
Job overview
The post holder will provide clinical, professional, and technical leadership for the delivery of a comprehensive Paediatric Clinical Biochemistry service. This includes the delivery of complex scientific work, teaching, audit, and research in Paediatric Biochemistry.
Main duties of the job
1. Accountable for the provision and development of the Biochemistry services within the Trust.
2. Provide specialist paediatric interpretive advice to colleagues.
3. Act as Trust lead for the Regional Newborn Screening programme.
4. Contribute to national and international strategic planning.
5. Coordinate and undertake research and development within the department.
6. Plan, initiate and undertake audit for laboratory accreditation.
7. Deliver expert advice and act as a role model.
8. Responsible for procurement of major analytical laboratory equipment.
9. Manage departmental budget and planning of regional Newborn Screening programmes.
10. Plan and deliver teaching and training programmes in Clinical Biochemistry.
Person specification
Education and training
* First degree in Biochemistry or a related subject.
* Masters degree in Clinical Biochemistry.
* Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath).
* Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council.
* Experience in research/ PhD.
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years as a Registered Clinical Scientist, with 2 years at advanced practitioner level.
* Broad training and experience in Clinical Biochemistry.
* Expertise in specialized analytical or clinical areas.
* Good record of achievement in research and audit.
* Experience in paediatric Clinical Biochemistry.
We reserve the right to close vacancies without notice when we have received a sufficient number of applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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