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It is an exciting time to join the University Hospitals Dorset as there are several new developments including the creation of a new state-of-the-art clinical laboratory - the One Dorset Pathology (ODP) hub and future alignment with laboratories within the Southern Counties Pathology Network. The transformation of the hospitals in the region has already seen a new LIMS installation across the networked sites in Dorset and standardised equipment procurement. With this will come the need for reconfiguration of pathology services to which you will have the opportunity to contribute.
The candidate will be joining a One Dorset Pathology (ODP) Clinical Biochemistry team comprising of one medical consultant, one consultant clinical lead clinical scientist, two principal clinical scientists and one senior clinical scientist. The post holder will be expected to help provide, and develop as necessary, a comprehensive Clinical Biochemistry laboratory for ODP.
Base location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Main duties of the job:
As specialist clinical biochemistry lead you will support and further develop the specialist chemistry department, in keeping with the needs and resources of the service and those of other scientists. There are opportunities for research both within the department and collaboratively with Clinical Colleagues.
Job responsibilities:
The successful post holder will support the clinical lead maintaining general laboratory service provision and quality assurance management, whilst further developing the protein electrophoresis service. The new incumbent will also work alongside the clinical lead to support training pre and post-registration trainees. The candidate may wish to contribute to the recently accredited BSc Biomedical Science course at the University of Bournemouth and there are plans in development to form a Medical School and MSc Biomedical Science course.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* First or second class degree in Science or related degree AND completed clinical scientist training
* Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath)
* Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Biochemistry with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience Essential:
* To have completed a minimum of 5 years in post as a Registered Clinical Scientist of which 2 years should have been at advanced practitioner level.
* Experience of managing staff in a clinical laboratory environment
Technical Skills Competencies Essential:
* A broad knowledge of human biochemistry and chemistry, including metabolic processes, physiology and pharmacology and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical situations.
* A good knowledge of analytical methods, quality assurance and problem-solving.
* Expertise or experience in a number of analytical techniques.
* A working knowledge of methodology and equipment used in the laboratory.
* A strong working knowledge of computers and software.
* Understands the purpose and relevance of research and audit.
* Evidence of an enquiring mind.
* Able to conduct Research and Development activities.
Other requirements specific to the role Essential:
* Prepared to rotate as specified between laboratories, and to participate in the out of hours rota.
* Able to work as a team.
* Good oral and written communication skills in English.
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
* Able to prepare and present scientific information at meetings or as part of a teaching session.
* Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
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 details:
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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