Senior Clinical Scientist

Posting date:	13 January 2026
Salary:	£47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	27 January 2026
Location:	Worcester, WR5 1DD
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9365-25-1116

Summary

Clinical and Scientific: 1. To provide with the Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Consultant Clinical Scientist a comprehensive clinical biochemical service for all users of the WRH clinical biochemistry service including the Acute Trust, general practitioners and other hospitals. To include Giving clinical advice to doctors, nurses, midwives and other health care professionals on all aspects of the laboratory service. Validation and interpretation of results from all sections of the laboratory. Advising on testing strategies where further tests are indicated from the results. Input into the production of clinical guidelines. 2. To rotate in the Protein section of the laboratory. To include Ensuring the quality of results over a wide range of analytes. Interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative results. Advising on follow up tests and being directly responsible for section outcomes. 3. To rotate into the Redditch Manual testing section of the laboratory. To include: Ensuring the quality of results over a wide range of analytes Interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative results. Advising on follow up tests and being directly responsible for section outcomes. Contributing to the development of the section with a view to implementing MSMS technology and developing assays for this section Troubleshooting any problems 4 To provide support, together with the Senior BMS and Consultant Clinical Scientist, for the development and provision of automated tests for the department. To include Helping with the provision and updating of protocols appropriate to automation Assisting in the implantation and validation/verification of new tests Working with the lead BMS and Consultant Clinical Scientist in the Evaluation and implementation of new equipment 5. To support the laboratory quality lead to maintain quality process in a timely manner. To Include Keeping abreast of quality issues in the laboratory Ensuring the Consultant Clinical Scientist and Laboratory Director are informed of any major problems. Audit of practice where indicated 6. To assist the Consultant Clinical Scientist and IT department to perform data extractions. To include Workload, TAT and error rate extractions Working to document improvements to the system 7. To support IT leads on the implementation of IT changes in the biochemistry laboratory working with the Consultants, Pathology IT leads and Laboratory manager. Includes implementation and validation of changes 8. To be involved in the planning and implementation of new developments in the service. This involves performing research and development work, speaking at clinical and scientific meeting both locally and nationally and writing scientific papers. Representing the department at these meetings. 10. To support other senior laboratory staff in the supervision of technical work so as to maintain the required high standards at all times. 11. To work within all accepted rules and procedures of the department and adhere to laboratory Health and Safety policies. 12. To present complex and sensitive information to clinical, nursing and other staff within the Trust and primary care. 13. To ensure that any problems related to the effectiveness of the service that are identified through the process of quality assurance and audit are resolved quickly, lessons learned and procedures changed to prevent recurrence. 14. To participate in continuing Professional Development (CPD). Attendance at local/regional/national meetings appropriate to responsibilities and interests as part of CPD is required. 15. To work towards the attainment of FRCPath, including undertaking a research project if necessary. Training: 16. To keep abreast of new techniques and developments in the department. To participate in and organize where appropriate the training and supervision of other laboratory staff as required. 17. To maintain registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and to fulfill the standards of proficiency laid down by them. 18. To participate in the educational activities provided by the department and giving presentations at departmental and local Scientific/Clinical meetings. General 19. To participate in the regular Senior Staff meeting. 20. To share the responsibility of risk management with other senior members of staff in the laboratory. 21. To maintain the application of agreed working practices and methods throughout the laboratory including Health and Safety procedures. 22. To ensure that SOPs for all areas of responsibility are complete and up to date. 23. To collaborate in the planning and implementation of all service developments as indicated in the laboratory plans and reports. 24. To participate in the work of advisory and management groups as required, e.g. Clinical Biochemistry meeting. 25. To show evidence of participation in continuing education i.e. CPD as appropriate and to participate in the departmental arrangements for the education and training of other staff. 26. To contribute to UKAS accreditation for the department. 27. To undertake other duties commensurate with the post as agreed with the Head of Department.