Senior BMS/Clinical Scientist Section Lead (Clinical Chemistry)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of one of the Clinical Chemistry sections within the Blood Sciences Department.
The primary task is 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 stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientists or Clinical Scientists. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to organise and motivate staff. The appointee will assist the members of the Blood Sciences management team in providing a comprehensive, cost-effective, and high-quality laboratory service to the Trust.
Applicants must be HCPC registered in a busy NHS Trust with significant Clinical Chemistry activity. A higher-level qualification to MSc is expected, as is demonstrable experience commensurate with the grade of the post. A further management or risk/quality qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
The successful applicant will play a significant part in the development of the service within the Blood Sciences Department, providing a robust, fit-for-purpose service.
Following suitable training, the candidate may be required to participate in our 24/7 shift service.
Person Specification
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
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Reference number
185-63303-9574
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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