Band 7 Senior Clinical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry
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Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the post of Senior Clinical Scientist within the Biochemistry team at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). The post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave. Applicants should have an honours degree in a relevant science, and MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent, registration with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist, or be in the final year of Healthcare Sciences STP training scheme, with the aim to achieve HCPC registration within the next 6 months.
Main duties of the job
There are automation laboratories across four hospital sites (Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull and Queen Elizabeth hospitals), with the automation laboratories at QE and Heartlands sites being large, state of the art laboratories fitted with Abbott pre-analytics, Abbott Alinity platforms and tracks. The post holder will be required to primarily work in our automated laboratory on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site and will also be expected to contribute to the clinical support activities of the department in the cross site duty biochemist rota, once state registered.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Louise Gilbertson (Principal Clinical Scientist) on 0121 371 5724 or e-mail louise.gilbertson@uhb.nhs.uk or Dr Rachel Webster (Consultant Clinical Scientist) on 0121 371 5997 or e-mail rachel.webster@uhb.nhs.uk
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1072788YS
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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