At a Glance
- Tasks: Evaluate medical laboratories and assess technical competence in various clinical disciplines.
- Company: Join UKAS, a leader in laboratory assessment with a focus on quality and reliability.
- Benefits: Flexible self-employed role, allowing you to balance existing clinical work with this opportunity.
- Other info: Work remotely while contributing to high-quality healthcare standards.
- Why this job: Utilise your clinical expertise to enhance laboratory services across the UK.
- Qualifications: Substantial experience in medical laboratory disciplines and strong diagnostic skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
UKAS is seeking Clinical Consultants across Medical Laboratory disciplines in either Immunology, Haematology, Virology, Cellular Pathology, or Medical Microbiology to join our team of Independent Contracted Assessors. This role is designed for consultants who bring strong clinical and diagnostic expertise and can contribute to ISO 15189:2022 assessments of laboratories across the UK. This is a flexible, self‑employed position designed to be undertaken alongside your existing clinical employment, allowing you to use your specialist knowledge to support high‑quality, reliable laboratory services.
As a Contracted Assessor, you will evaluate the technical competence of medical laboratories and POCT services. Your responsibilities will typically include:
- Observing discipline‑specific examinations and tests
- Reviewing examination records, reports and laboratory procedures
- Assessing staff competency and compliance with recognised standards
- Reviewing documentation and records including competency files, EQA/IQC processes, method validation and verification, and other discipline‑specific quality system evidence
Applications are welcome from Consultants with substantial experience in any of the following:
- Specialist care experience in immunodeficiency, autoimmune and allergic disease
- Significant experience in clinical immunology services and/or laboratory reporting
- Competence in techniques such as immunoassay, ELISA/EIA, multiplex assays, flow cytometry, electrophoresis
- Experience in clinical haematology, coagulation and/or transfusion medicine
- Competence in automated and manual haematology, coagulation testing and blood transfusion processes
- Competence in molecular virology, and/or electron microscopy, analyser‑based testing, sequencing and associated advisory functions
- Experience in histopathology and/or cytopathology
- Competence in tissue preparation, staining, IHC, microscopy, reporting and (where relevant) digital pathology
- Medical Microbiology (including Mycology)
Clinical Consultant - Technical Assessor employer: UKAS
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that values collaboration and innovation, UKAS provides opportunities for growth and advancement while ensuring a supportive atmosphere. Located across the UK, employees enjoy the unique advantage of engaging with diverse healthcare settings, enhancing both professional experience and personal satisfaction.
