West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 8c - Specialist Healthcare Scientist, Blood Sciences
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Consultant Clinical Scientist (Blood Sciences & Chemical Pathology)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Consultant Clinical Scientist (Blood Sciences & Chemical Pathology) to join our Chemical Pathology team at Band 8C. This is a senior scientific leadership role with responsibility for delivering a high-quality, comprehensive Chemical Pathology service across the Trust, including clinical advice, specialist scientific interpretation and leadership of quality and governance.
Responsibilities
- Act as Deputy Head of Department and provide clinical leadership for Blood Sciences developments at the Croxley Green Park Laboratory.
- Shape service development, quality improvement, research, education, and innovation while working closely with clinicians, laboratory teams, and external partners.
- Participate in 24-hour clinical advisory cover; core departmental hours and rota arrangements will be discussed at interview.
- Provide expert scientific and clinical advice on the selection, performance, and interpretation of complex biochemical investigations, supporting diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
- Lead the Chemical Pathology Quality Management System, including IQC, EQA, audit, incident investigation, CAPA, and UKAS compliance, and act as a senior adviser on quality and governance.
- Support operational and strategic planning, workforce development, recruitment, appraisal, and financial management.
- Lead Point of Care Testing activity and support Blood Sciences developments at Croxley Green Park Laboratory.
- Contribute to research and development, service improvement, teaching, and professional education, working collaboratively with clinicians, Pathology colleagues, HSL, and external stakeholders.
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About Us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
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Benefits
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognize the importance of a good work-life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
Important Information
- We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
- If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Bharat Patel
- Job title: Consultant Clinical Scientist
- Email address: bharat.patel11@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07739904545
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