Clinical Scientist in Manchester

We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.

Our core purpose is making a positive difference to people’s lives, health and wellbeing through science, innovation and high-quality diagnostics. If this is something you are passionate about too, this could be the right role for you.

The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) Biochemistry Department, based on-site at The Christie Hospital, is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Scientist to join our Blood Sciences team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The Christie is a world-leading cancer treatment centre and a specialist site with no Accident & Emergency or Maternity services.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a busy, high-quality diagnostic service at one of the UK’s most respected specialist hospitals. This is a unique and exciting time to join CPP, as we move into a new purpose-built pathology facility. The role operates within core laboratory hours only (Monday to Friday), with no requirement for shift or out-of-hours work.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. That's why we're thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum.

Main duties of the job:

• The Clinical Scientists in Biochemistry play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality service to clinicians and patients, ensuring it consistently meets the needs of the Christie population.
• Provide a clinical liaison role with medical and non-medical colleagues for the interpretation of results and subsequent recommendations for further action.
• Lead and drive continuous quality improvement across the department.
• Be a key participant on the duty biochemist rota, maintenance of the QMS, and verification activities to support the transition to a new facility.
• Ensure excellence in diagnostic standards and service delivery throughout this time.
• You will be HCPC registered and MSc qualified in Clinical Biochemistry.

What you will do:

• Organise and manage workload processing to comply with both Quality Standards and Key Performance Indicators.
• Maintain the standards of conduct required by the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered Clinical Scientist.
• Provide expert technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests, timescales and scientific guidance as required.
• Ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management.
• Produce and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Manage the introduction of new technologies/processes and to maximise the benefits accrued.
• Report and investigate all incidents and adverse events.
• Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory training courses as required.
• Participate in research and development across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret complex analytical investigations within Biochemistry.
• Provide specialist advice on the interpretation of results and subsequent recommendations for further action.
• Undertake validation and verification of new methods and equipment.
• Ensure compliance to ISO15189: 2022 standards.
• Provide professional leadership and contribute to training and supervision of Specialist Biomedical Scientists, Trainee BMS and Pathology Support staff.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist, with evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• MSc in relevant subject e.g. Clinical Biochemistry.

Experience:

• High level working knowledge of biomedical techniques and practices at post honours degree level.
• Expert interpretive and diagnostic skills.

Skills:

• Knowledge of National guidelines and protocols relating to specific discipline.
• High degree of accuracy and numeracy.
• Good knowledge of computer applications and LIMS including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Statistical Packages.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Leadership qualities.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

For our Permanent workforce, we offer a competitive benefits package. All employees are entitled to a contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, and ground-breaking development opportunities.

All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties.

Please apply for this post online. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email us.