Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a newly-establish Consultant Clinical Scientist post within an innovative NHS Trust that is regarded as Outstanding by the CQC and is part of an exemplar NHS England pathology network. We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm and drive, who are good communicators and team-workers, who foster productive working relationships with colleagues, and who are committed to patient safety and service quality. Applications are invited for a whole-time post that is based at East Surrey Hospital which has active working collaborations across the Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services. The successful candidate will join the part-time clinical scientist at East Surrey Hospital in providing support to the on-site general biochemistry service, as well as duty biochemist and out-of-hours services on a rotational basis with consultant chemical pathologist and clinical scientist colleagues in the network Surrey hub team. In addition, the successful candidate will provide clinical services to the Trust including managing lipid disorders in an outpatient setting. The BSPS Blood Sciences department consists of two hub laboratories and four rapid response laboratories withina large pathology network serving Ashford & St Peter's, Frimley Park, Royal Berkshire, Royal Surrey, Wexham Park and East Surrey Hospitals Main duties of the job There are opportunities for flexible working, including from home and at other hospital sites in the network, as well as for developing a role in clinical leadership and academic, teaching and research activity through the Trust's active R&D department and its associations with Brighton & Sussex Medical School and the University of Surrey. The wider biochemistry department is strong clinically and analytically with an enthusiastic and supportive team of able chemical pathologists, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists providing a broad range of services including specialist analytical, interpretive and EQA services. BSPS is recognised as a national leader in POCT services. Clinical services run by the department include bariatric, renal stone and lipid OPD clinics and a clinical investigation unit. The Department is a Supra-regional Assay Service Laboratory for Trace Elements and Peptide Hormones. It provides External Quality Assessment Schemes for trace elements, peptide hormones and Point of Care Testing. It also supports the South of England Hub for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and has a cardiovascular biomarkers lab. About us We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England: Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021. National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do. We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year plus high cost allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 326-6664996-RB Job locations East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight. Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight. Person Specification Criteria Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement Evidence of essential experience for role Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the personal specification Person Specification Criteria Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement Evidence of essential experience for role Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the personal specification 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Employer's website https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)