Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring leader to take their career to the next level. Applications are invited for an experienced, suitably qualified HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Scientist, with full FRCPath and at least 5 years' experience post-HCPC registration.
Applicants with significant experience at Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 8A or above in H&I who are in the process of completing their FRCPath within the next 12 months (approx) will also be considered. Applicants working towards FRCPath will be paid Annex until fully qualified, in line with NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
You will drive innovative method development and quality improvement projects in clinical informatics and clinical effectiveness. You will have a proven track record of driving major changes to service provision. The clinical team focuses on the real added value of clinical service provided in H&I, collaborating with multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders, leading on the translation of clinical requirements, and delivering on these requirements within the laboratory utilizing digital and technological advances. Current clinical priorities include clinical adoption of novel processes (such as the Imlifidase protocol for renal transplantation), engagement in the use of new technologies and development of specialist tests.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a Consultant Clinical Scientist in Infection & Immunity - Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I), with a particular interest in Clinical Effectiveness and Service Development.
Provision of analytical, interpretive, and advisory services within the department of H&I for this Trust and CCG/Agencies within Liverpool and other Trusts within the UK, assisting diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of patients, with additional responsibilities for teaching, research and development and training of clinical scientists.
Job responsibilities
Please see JD & Person Specification for full details
1. Assist in providing strong and effective leadership and direction to all teams and individuals within the Department of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics.
2. Be responsible for the performance, monitoring and evaluation of a broad range of complex activities within the sections of the department, particularly service delivery and acceptable turnaround times.
3. Jointly responsible for monitoring and maintaining the quality of patient results produced and maintaining the UKAS and EFI accreditation of the Laboratory.
4. Initiate and evaluate new techniques and methods suitable for routine use. Assist in policy setting, development and implementation in the department.
5. Provide medical staff with a clinical technical and scientific service.
6. Participate in the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics consultant clinical scientist rota, providing clinical interpretive and advisory services.
7. Initiate, design and execute funded research and development projects and support clinical trials.
8. Be involved in the training of regionally funded HSST (Higher Specialist Oct 2019 Trainees) and trainee clinical scientists and biomedical scientists within the department.
9. Actively seek external funding to facilitate departmental research and collaborative work with other centres both national and international.
10. Maintain links with industry through the development of patentable products in conjunction with NHS Innovations.
11. Support the continuing education of all Directorate staff groups.
12. Assist in effective workforce planning and role development in line with service need and local and national trends.
Clinical
1. Provide all Consultants and junior medical staff, in this, other Trusts and Merseyside, North Wales, Chester and 12 dialysis centres, with high quality clinical support of renal and haematopoietic progenitor cell clinical services.
2. Participate in the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics consultant clinical scientist rota, assuming independent responsibility for the clinical authorisation and issue of reports.
3. Present complex, sensitive or contentious clinical or scientific information to medical and nursing staff and managers within the Trust and other Trusts or PCTs when appropriate.
4. Undertake the timely clinical authorisation and reporting of patient clinical test results to clinical staff.
5. Offer specialist scientific and clinical advice concerning patient investigations and results in highly complex cases.
6. Provide appropriate help and advice to patients when required, concerning sample requirements and testing guidelines.
7. Authorise specimen referral to specialist laboratories for assays not performed within our laboratory.
8. Deal with pathological specimens for analytical purposes, ensuring they are recorded and stored appropriately.
9. Handle requests by HM Coroner for the release of patient samples.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First degree or assessed equivalent level of knowledge and expertise.
* Masters degree or assessed equivalent level of knowledge and expertise in the relevant specialty.
* Full fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (MRCPath/FRCPath).
* Demonstration of appropriate CPD.
* Registered as a clinical scientist with HCPC.
* Relevant PhD or DClinSci.
Experience
* Completed a substantial period in post as a Registered Clinical Scientist with a demonstrable period at advanced practitioner level.
* Developed expertise in one or more specialised analytical or clinical areas.
* Attained a good record of achievement in research, development and audit activities.
* Attained status as a national or international expert or advisor.
Knowledge
* Good knowledge of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics.
* Good basic knowledge in other areas of Pathology.
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.
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