Job summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our team in the Clinical Biochemistry Department at St George''s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We have funding for a 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role will enable your development as a Clinical Scientist, build on your broad range of experience in Clinical Biochemistry and provide scientific input into both the core automated and the specialist laboratories of the Biochemistry department, specifically LC-MS/MS and other specialist sections. Ideally, the post is suitable for a registered Clinical Scientist, but we would also welcome applications from candidates who are due to finish STP training by September 2025.Main duties

The successful candidate will join our existing friendly team at St George''s Hospital, comprising a Consultant Chemical Pathologist, a Consultant Clinical Scientist, three Principal Clinical Scientists, and one Senior Clinical Scientist. You will participate in the clinical advisory and authorisation rota and will be encouraged to develop an area of specialised knowledge. In addition, you will contribute to research, development, and audit relevant to the Clinical Biochemistry service. It is an exciting time to join SWLP with the introduction of new automated equipment and the expansion of the specialist chemistry services. The successful candidate will have opportunities for involvement in a number of network projects related to these service developments. The Biochemistry Department at St George''s Hospital comprises a large, automated laboratory, which currently functions as the GP hub for the South West London Pathology network, and the specialist chemistry laboratories, which perform renal stone analysis, Apo E genotyping, ALP isoenzymes and an increasing repertoire of HPLC and LC-MS/MS assays.About us

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an award-winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George''s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. The network provides an integrated, high-quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London.St. George''s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for South West London, Surrey and beyond, serving a population of around 5 million. The trust provides comprehensive health services, including outpatient rapid diagnostic and treatment facilities, a minor injuries unit, limb fitting services and 70 beds for elderly, intermediate care and rehabilitation. Services are also provided at Queen Mary''s Hospital in Roehampton.Job description

Job responsibilities

To discuss and advise clinicians and other healthcare workers, including senior medical staff, on the interpretation of clinical biochemistry results (e.g., differential diagnosis, appropriate test selection, monitoring and therapeutic drug monitoring). This may involve instigation of additional tests appropriate for an individual patient. In more complex cases, seek advice from consultant staff in Clinical Biochemistry.To participate in the Duty Biochemist rota, undertake detailed interpretation, authorisation and reporting of patient results, and advise clinical colleagues on test selection and timing. Respond to clinical queries during this time and refer to Consultant staff when necessary.To attend clinical meetings with other departments and relevant MDTs to advise on the availability and interpretation of laboratory investigations.To determine the validity of sending samples to external laboratories when requirements exceed the laboratory repertoire; liaise with external laboratories regarding suitability of samples for analysis.To contribute to the development of strategies and guidelines for laboratory investigations in conjunction with laboratory colleagues and after consultation with users of the service.Please refer to the attached detailed job description.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialHonours degree in Biochemistry (or related subject)Masters degree in Clinical BiochemistryRegistration as a Clinical Scientist with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC)Knowledge and ExperienceEssentialMinimum of 3 years working as a Pre-Registration Clinical ScientistExperience of participating in research, development and auditSkills and AbilitiesEssentialExperience of general clinical biochemistry serviceAble to demonstrate clinical reasoning and interpretationDetailed knowledge of Clinical BiochemistryAbility to perform (or troubleshoot) complex analytical equipmentIT skills for manipulation, management and presentation of laboratory dataExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to communicate complex information and results to other healthcare professionalsAbility to supervise and train more junior staffOther relevant requirementsEssentialAble to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and manage conflicting priorities with frequent urgent interruptionsCommitment to CPD and professional developmentAbility to concentrate for long periods, carry out tests and authorise resultsAttention to detail and accuracyFlexibility to meet service requirementsProlonged use of VDU and periods of light effortWork in areas of biological risk, exposure to biological/chemical hazards, bodily fluids and faecal materialHigh degree of precision and hand-eye coordination for use of analytical instrumentationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information please see.Additional information

Employer detailsEmployer nameSt George''s University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt. George''s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, SW17 0QTEmployer''s websiteSt George''s Hospital website (not provided in original)

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