Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
To provide effective delivery of a comprehensive, efficient and effective Clinical Biochemistry service.
Take a Clinical and Scientific lead role in a particular area of the laboratory commensurate with departmental needs and post holders expertise.
To be aware of and contribute to the strategic planning for the future provision of the Clinical Biochemistry and Blood Sciences service in keeping with the needs of the Trust, health commissioners and patient needs.
Contribute to training of all trainee Clinical Scientists within the department and contribute to the organisation, delivery and supervision of teaching and training of the scientific and technical staff of the laboratory and of other health care professional as required.
To contribute to the development of the service on an ongoing basis by the evaluation and introduction of appropriate new technologies.
To efficiently manage the assigned section of the laboratory, conducting a diverse range of highly specialised and diagnostic techniques to ensure the provision of a laboratory service that meets the required standards. These responsibilities encompass activities such as sample analysis, technical validation, interpretation and reporting of results, method evaluation and the development of staff.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to play a key role in the development and future direction of the Blood Sciences Department within the Specialist Services Care Group of The Royal Devon University Hospital, based in Exeter with cross-site support to NDDH in Barnstaple.
The post holder will contribute to the duty biochemist rota, providing high quality clinical advice, result interpretation and ensuring effective use of the biochemistry service.
They will be allocated specific section responsibilities and will be tasked with providing expert advice to users of the service, evaluating new methodologies, developing, growing and optimising the service.
Working Pattern:
37.5 hours per week
Interview Date:
To be confirmed
For further information please contact:
Aled Lewis, Deputy Lab Manager on aled.lewis@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
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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 name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-676-8958
Job locations
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