Job summary Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Scientist to join our Biochemistry Department at Taunton Laboratories. This role involves working with a dedicated team to deliver complex and specialized scientific and diagnostic procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You'll work closely with consultants to provide a comprehensive Clinical Biochemistry service. You will act as a key liaison between the laboratory and clinicians within the Trust, as well as primary care services, providing expert advice on biochemistry investigations. Main duties of the job Perform and validate complex manual, semi-automated, and fully automated laboratory investigations. Monitor quality control procedures and take corrective actions where necessary. Provide scientific and clinical advice to healthcare professionals on biochemical investigations. Participate in research, audits, and quality improvement projects to enhance service delivery. Contribute to training and development of junior staff and students. Why Join Us? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, including the pursuit of Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists. You will work alongside a dynamic team in state-of-the-art facilities, contributing to the continuous improvement of our Clinical Biochemistry services. About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £53,755 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-PU-1140 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached Job Description 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)