Job summary
To provide a comprehensive scientific service (analytical and advisory) as a Consultant in the department to medical and other healthcare professionals within Croydon University Hospital and to Croydon Borough Primary Care GPs.
To be registered as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and abiding by its rules and regulations and the national guidelines of the profession and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Provide support for the Consultant Clinical Scientist Lead and to deputise for this role as required. The role requires the provision of Consultant level support to any area of the department.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Clinical Biochemistry Blood Sciences Group within South West London Pathology (SWLP) be jointly responsible for setting department policy on service provision and developments while delivering the key corporate objectives of safe and effective clinical care, meeting current access targets that will achieve financial balance.
Work with other senior staff to ensure that the laboratory complies with nationally accepted standards necessary to achieve and maintain laboratory accreditation (ISO 15189:2012) and other regulatory requirements relevant to the Department.
There is no direct responsibility for the management of biomedical staff but would assist with the management of the B7 and B8a Clinical Scientists. There is a need to provide leadership, direction, support and supervision of department projects.
There is no direct budgetary responsibility but there is a need to ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently.
The post is based at Croydon University Hospital, however the Consultants are encouraged to visit the hub laboratory as and when they choose to do so, so as to retain links and enable good working relationships.
About us
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.
CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after for people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the Clinical Biochemistry Blood Sciences Group within South West London Pathology (SWLP) be jointly responsible for setting department policy on service provision and developments while delivering the key corporate objectives of safe and effective clinical care, meeting current access targets that will achieve financial balance.
Work with other senior staff to ensure that the laboratory complies with nationally accepted standards necessary to achieve and maintain laboratory accreditation (ISO 15189:2012) and other regulatory requirements relevant to the Department.
There is no direct responsibility for the management of biomedical staff but would assist with the management of the B7 and B8a Clinical Scientists. There is a need to provide leadership, direction, support and supervision of department projects.
There is no direct budgetary responsibility but there is a need to ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently.
The post is based at Croydon University Hospital, however the Consultants are encouraged to visit the hub laboratory as and when they choose to do so, so as to retain links and enable good working relationships.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the Clinical Biochemistry Blood Sciences Group within South West London Pathology (SWLP) be jointly responsible for setting department policy on service provision and developments while delivering the key corporate objectives of safe and effective clinical care, meeting current access targets that will achieve financial balance.
Work with other senior staff to ensure that the laboratory complies with nationally accepted standards necessary to achieve and maintain laboratory accreditation (ISO 15189:2012) and other regulatory requirements relevant to the Department.
There is no direct responsibility for the management of biomedical staff but would assist with the management of the B7 and B8a Clinical Scientists. There is a need to provide leadership, direction, support and supervision of department projects.
There is no direct budgetary responsibility but there is a need to ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently.
The post is based at Croydon University Hospital, however the Consultants are encouraged to visit the hub laboratory as and when they choose to do so, so as to retain links and enable good working relationships.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons)
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Biochemistry, e.g. MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists by Examination
Desirable
- PhD
- Formal management and Leadership training
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of scientific principles utilised in Clinical Biochemistry in order to enable troubleshooting
- Good knowledge of managerial processes within the NHS
- Knowledge of professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH regulations and risk assessment
Desirable
- Expert knowledge in one or more specialist analytical and clinical areas
- Experience of UKAS inspection
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working as a Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry, with significant post state registration
- Have extensive experience or routine and specialised analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solving
- Experienced in interpretation of routine Biochemistry and endocrine tests in children, adults and elderly
- Evidence of experience of the introduction of new methods and development of services
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry
- Specific Protein Laboratory experience
- Experienced in interpretation of routine Biochemistry and endocrine tests in children, adults and elderly
- Evidence of experience of the introduction of new methods and development of services
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent skills in interpreting, reporting and communicating highly complex test findings and providing an interpretation of findings including clinical implications, to referring Consultants and Clinical teams
- Ability to teach students, laboratory staff, nursing and medical staff
- Ability to prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information at local, national or international level
- Able to use and manipulate laboratory computer systems and standard software packages for management and manipulation of data
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons)
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Biochemistry, e.g. MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists by Examination
Desirable
- PhD
- Formal management and Leadership training
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of scientific principles utilised in Clinical Biochemistry in order to enable troubleshooting
- Good knowledge of managerial processes within the NHS
- Knowledge of professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH regulations and risk assessment
Desirable
- Expert knowledge in one or more specialist analytical and clinical areas
- Experience of UKAS inspection
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working as a Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry, with significant post state registration
- Have extensive experience or routine and specialised analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solving
- Experienced in interpretation of routine Biochemistry and endocrine tests in children, adults and elderly
- Evidence of experience of the introduction of new methods and development of services
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry
- Specific Protein Laboratory experience
- Experienced in interpretation of routine Biochemistry and endocrine tests in children, adults and elderly
- Evidence of experience of the introduction of new methods and development of services
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent skills in interpreting, reporting and communicating highly complex test findings and providing an interpretation of findings including clinical implications, to referring Consultants and Clinical teams
- Ability to teach students, laboratory staff, nursing and medical staff
- Ability to prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information at local, national or international level
- Able to use and manipulate laboratory computer systems and standard software packages for management and manipulation of data
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.
