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Senior Clinical Scientist (Microbiology)

Job details
Posting date: 30 July 2025
Salary: £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year
Additional salary information: £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 August 2025
Location: Durham, DH1 5TW
Company: NHS Jobs
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: C9439-2526-0583

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Summary

The post holder will: Participate in the work of the department in clinical liaison, laboratory activities and infection prevention & control, under supervision of the consultant microbiologists or consultant clinical scientists. This includes but not limited to: authorisation of laboratory reports, handling telephone enquiries from clinicians, attending MDTs and participating in ward rounds. Participate in the clinical microbiology rota: interpretation laboratory results and taking appropriate action e.g. authorisation of results, ordering relevant follow-up laboratory procedures, adding technical and clinically relevant comments, identifying erroneous results, referring results for an expert opinion, informing the requestor of clinically significant results. Liaise closely with clinical colleagues concerning the diagnosis and management of patients, attending regular meetings and MDTs as required. Perform routine and specialist diagnostic tests including the use of complex laboratory equipment and specialist analysers. Maintain high standards of laboratory practice, overseeing quality assurance processes, troubleshooting diagnostic assays and contributing to the selection and implementation of new technologies and procedures. Assist in the development and implementation of local policies and procedures in line with best practice and national guidance. Lead and participate in quality activities and review meetings, contributing to continuous improvement within the department. Effectively communicate with clinical, scientific and managerial staff at all levels within the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and with other service users and partner agencies. Work effectively within pathology to promote an integrated and effective laboratory service in County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust while maintaining good staff relationships and morale. Establish and maintain networks with professional, clinical and managerial colleagues within this Trust and beyond it nationally, to ensure provision of a comprehensive, appropriate microbiology service which meets the needs of service users. Prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information arising from research or audit at local, national and international conferences. Challenging with confidence established scientific and clinical views using reasoned argument, personal knowledge and research findings. Present clinical case studies, research findings, statistical data, analytical developments, audit results and teaching materials to large groups of professional staff through departmental seminars, hospital clinical meetings and external scientific meetings. Have responsibility for clinical or non-clinical research and development including audit, carrying out regular R&D projects towards improved patient care e.g. development and implementation of new microbiological diagnostic methods as a major requirement of the role. Deliver and participate in structured training programmes, maintain professional competencies, and contribute to formal education sessions. Have responsibility for the training and development of departmental colleagues including scientific and junior clinical staff. Will contribute to the training and development of other staff groups, including service users, in the field of infection sciences.

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