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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Healthcare Scientist

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Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS providers, delivering joined up community, mental health and acute hospital care. We are looking to appoint a Healthcare Scientist, to lead the development and delivery of healthcare science across the Somerset health system.

Healthcare scientists are involved in 80% of clinical decisions and diagnostics in the NHS, across more than 50 different specialisms. The person appointed will be a leading voice in setting strategic direction and promoting the role of healthcare science. With a degree in an associated healthcare science discipline, preferably at Masters level and extensive experience, the successful candidate will possess the skills and abilities necessary for this challenging and rewarding role.

We would like to encourage candidates who are looking to develop and who may not be immediately ready to take on the full extent of the role. To support this, the post can be offered as a developmental role as an 8C, with a clear development pathway to 8D.

If you would like to discuss this role, then please contact Dan Meron (Chief Medical Officer)

Main duties of the job

The Lead Healthcare Scientist will be the lead for all the healthcare science disciplines across the Trust and Somerset ICS. They will be a leading voice in setting strategic direction and promoting the role of healthcare scientists across Somerset.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks 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. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

15 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£83,571 to £96,376 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-AR5967689

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital or Yeovil District Hospital

Taunton or Yeovil

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Lead Healthcare Scientist will guide the changes necessary at corporate level to ensure there is a healthcare science (HCS) workforce plan which aligns with national profiles.

They will set and maintain professional standards for all healthcare scientists in SFT and be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of Trust diagnostic services within the healthcare science remit. If concerns are raised about service quality or professional standards, they will ensure there is an appropriate and proportionate response, in line with the Trusts values and learning culture. The post holder will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer and will work alongside the Medical Directors in the Medical Leadership Team. They will also have a dotted reporting line to the Chief Medical Officer at the Integrated Care Board (ICB). The post holder will create the conditions to allow Healthcare Scientists to have a stimulating and rewarding career with the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Lead Healthcare Scientist will guide the changes necessary at corporate level to ensure there is a healthcare science (HCS) workforce plan which aligns with national profiles.

They will set and maintain professional standards for all healthcare scientists in SFT and be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of Trust diagnostic services within the healthcare science remit. If concerns are raised about service quality or professional standards, they will ensure there is an appropriate and proportionate response, in line with the Trusts values and learning culture. The post holder will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer and will work alongside the Medical Directors in the Medical Leadership Team. They will also have a dotted reporting line to the Chief Medical Officer at the Integrated Care Board (ICB). The post holder will create the conditions to allow Healthcare Scientists to have a stimulating and rewarding career with the Trust.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Healthcare Science degree with HCPC registration
  • Understanding of Healthcare Science training
  • Ability to influence and negotiate

Desirable

  • Exceptional Leadership Skills
  • Experience of work in a wider healthcare setting
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Healthcare Science degree with HCPC registration
  • Understanding of Healthcare Science training
  • Ability to influence and negotiate

Desirable

  • Exceptional Leadership Skills
  • Experience of work in a wider healthcare setting

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.

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.

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 or Yeovil District Hospital

Taunton or Yeovil

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital or Yeovil District Hospital

Taunton or Yeovil

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Medical Officer

Professor Dan Meron

daniel.meron@somersetft.nhs.uk

01823342499

Details

Date posted

15 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£83,571 to £96,376 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-AR5967689

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital or Yeovil District Hospital

Taunton or Yeovil

TA1 5DA


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