Principal Clinical Scientist | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	10 June 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	10 July 2025
Location:	Liverpool, L7 8YE
Company:	Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7199020/287-LCL-35-25

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring leader to take their career to the next level. Applications are invited for an experienced, suitably qualified HCPC registered Principal Clinical Scientists with Part 1 FRCPath and at least 2 years’ experience post HCPC registration.

The successful candidate will be a Principal Clinical Scientist at Band 8A in Biochemistry, ideally with experience in the development of assays utilising liquid chromatography tandem mass-spectrometry and HPLC.

You will be working across the LCL multi-laboratory sites, deputising for the Consultant Clinical Scientist sites when required. You will be required to work autonomously.

You will drive innovative method development and quality improvement projects in clinical biochemistry and clinical effectiveness. You will have a proven track record of driving quality across Biochemistry and providing a robust clinical service both in and out of hours.

The tasks will include, but are not exhaustive:

Clinical:

· Provide a clinical advice & interpretative service to Biochemistry across LCL sites both in and out of hours. Biochemistry is clinically lead through Clinical Scientists.

· Provide clinical support in MDTs. Promote the role of Clinical Scientists in clinics e.g. Lipids, Adrenal, Bone.

· Scientific skills & knowledge to develop innovative methods & clinical pathways. Be able to trouble shoot complex assays.

· Provide clinical support in all areas of biochemistry supporting the Consultant Clinical Scientists to provide a clinically effective evidence based clinical service.

· Academic teaching to MSc level in Clinical Biochemistry, undergraduate medicine degree & teaching of Medics within LUHFT. Key to training of BMS to Specialist Portfolio. Weekly educational lunchtime meetings for technical & clinical staff across LCL.

· Support the wider Cheshire & Merseyside Pathology Network, to drive harmonised pathways and support the design and roll out of the new Cheshire & Merseyside LIMS.

· Key Functions
• • Development of new assays utilisingliquid chromatography tandemmass-spectrometry and HPLC for clinical and research applications.
• Clinical liaison in all areas of biochemistry but be keen to build expertise in adrenal biochemistry and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Clinical input for H&S committee & documentation.
• Driving Clinical Effectiveness within LCL including Clinical Audit, established review of guidelines and consequent QIA, review & implementation of GIRFT & PQAD.
• Clinical Scientists in Biochemistry are key to driving quality. Reviewing DATIX, attending Weekly Safety Meeting, managing risks.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

You will be responsible for leading on laboratory projects, method development and clinical effectiveness. You will work effectively with the LCL Senior Managers, Consultant Clinical Scientists and stakeholders alike and represent LCL on both internal and external Trust committees, deputising for the Consultant Clinical Scientist where required. You will be the conduit between the laboratory and the clinical teams across University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. You will also be expected to be involved within the Cheshire and Merseyside Pathology Network.

You will bring a proven knowledge and expertise in Biochemistry and will engage and inspire staff to deliver services with outcomes that are as efficient as they are effective. You will be dedicated to ensuring that quality and service are key priorities. Having the energy, drive, optimism and determination to meet all of the challenges ahead will be vital.

The successful candidate will have a positive approach to the opportunity and will be able to demonstrate resilience, proven leadership skills and demonstrate key strengths in individual and team communication. If you believe that you have the skills and approach that fits the requirements above, then please contact Andrew Davison.

The post holder will be part of the clinical team in biochemistry in LCL. They will be required to manage their time effectively across both sites and deputise for the Consultant Clinical Scientists at LCL as required.

The post holder will be a key member of the Blood Sciences team.

Please see JD attached


This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Jun 2025