Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
The department comprises of Acute Biochemistry, Metabolic Biochemistry (Inborn Errors), Tissue Culture and Newborn Screening. The post provides a unique opportunity to gain experience of these specialist areas alongside routine Biochemistry. Based primarily within the Newborn Screening Laboratory the post holder will also participate in Duty Biochemist rota on average 1 day per week and reporting of metabolic tests, and contribute to the quality management requirements within the department. Support will be given for your continued development, including those wishing to undertake FRCPath examinations and the department is accredited to provide HSST training.
Sheffield Children's Hospital is one of just three independent children's hospital Trusts in the country with an excellent reputation nationally and internationally. We have excellent links with local clinicians, working closely with a number of different clinical teams, and as part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network we work alongside colleagues across the region to provide high quality laboratory services for patients of all ages.
Ideally the post is suitable for a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist, however we would welcome applicantions from candidates in the final year of STP training with a view to employing in Spring/Summer 2024.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Maintain and develop the quality and nature of the service provided by the Regional Newborn Screening Laboratory under the direction of the Lead Clinical Scientist.
- Provide information and interpretation of Newborn Screening results to clinical colleagues both within the Trust and the Region and to other Regional Laboratory Services
- Maintain and develop various databases within the Newborn Screening Laboratory.
- Participate in the Duty Biochemist rota.
- Additionally participate in providing a high quality and timely general clinical chemistry service and a tertiary referral service for the diagnosis of inherited metabolic disorders through the provision of clinical advice, interpretation of analytical results, liaison with medics and other laboratory services.
About us
Sheffield Children's Hospital hasthree overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Sheffield Children's Hospital is one of five Trusts involved in the formation of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Network. The aim of the Network is to deliver a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients. A collaborative Network will also provide rewarding job and career opportunities for all staff. An Outline Business Case, which described the Target Operating Model for the future Network, has been agreed between Partner Trusts. The proposed Target Operating Model will ultimately lead to the consolidation of services across SYB. As work progresses to establish the Network, staff will be consulted about proposals that may involve them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification.
You will be part of a team of 8 Clinical Scientists and 1 Trainee Clinical Scientist.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification.
You will be part of a team of 8 Clinical Scientists and 1 Trainee Clinical Scientist.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Science Degree and MSc
- Completion or near-completion of a grade A / STP training programme in Clinical Biochemistry
- Registration with HCPC, or near-completion of HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an NHS Clinical Biochemistry laboratory, including clinical, technical and quality management aspects of the Clinical Scientist role.
Desirable
- Experience of advanced IT programs, in particular, use of databases including Access and Excel
- Experience of paediatric biochemistry and/or newborn screening
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of acute clinical biochemistry
- Some knowledge of inherited metabolic diseases including analytical processes, technical validation, interpretation and reporting of results, diagnosis and treatment
- The ability to interpret complex and specialised analytical results (with assistance in the first instance) in the light of the clinical information & to use this information to diagnose patients
- The ability to communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to healthcare staff
- Knowledge of external accreditation (UKAS) standards
- The ability to prepare and present complex information such as scientific presentations to large groups of staff groups (including scientific and clinical)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to work with many different staff grades in both clinical and non-clinical settings
Desirable
- Knowledge of send away testing and basic NHS finance
- Highly developed analytical skills and ability to adapt and develop new methods on expensive and complex analytical equipment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work as a team and relate to all staff
- Positive, flexible and reliable
- Problem solving approach
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Science Degree and MSc
- Completion or near-completion of a grade A / STP training programme in Clinical Biochemistry
- Registration with HCPC, or near-completion of HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an NHS Clinical Biochemistry laboratory, including clinical, technical and quality management aspects of the Clinical Scientist role.
Desirable
- Experience of advanced IT programs, in particular, use of databases including Access and Excel
- Experience of paediatric biochemistry and/or newborn screening
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of acute clinical biochemistry
- Some knowledge of inherited metabolic diseases including analytical processes, technical validation, interpretation and reporting of results, diagnosis and treatment
- The ability to interpret complex and specialised analytical results (with assistance in the first instance) in the light of the clinical information & to use this information to diagnose patients
- The ability to communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to healthcare staff
- Knowledge of external accreditation (UKAS) standards
- The ability to prepare and present complex information such as scientific presentations to large groups of staff groups (including scientific and clinical)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to work with many different staff grades in both clinical and non-clinical settings
Desirable
- Knowledge of send away testing and basic NHS finance
- Highly developed analytical skills and ability to adapt and develop new methods on expensive and complex analytical equipment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work as a team and relate to all staff
- Positive, flexible and reliable
- Problem solving approach
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.
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.
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).
