NHS Scotland
Senior Clinical Scientist/Trainee
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NHS Scotland Job Description
About NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a Senior Clinical Scientist for the Immunology specialist discipline of Diagnostic Laboratories.
The Immunology laboratory has undergone rapid expansion in the past 10 years and is now the second largest Immunology department in Scotland. We offer routine Immunology testing for NHS Tayside, Fife, Borders and Highland, with highly specialist tests offered across Scotland labs.
The Diagnostics Laboratories are based in Ninewells Hospital, a large Teaching hospital and Medical School in Dundee, and a multidisciplinary laboratory at Perth Royal Infirmary. The department is a UKAS accredited Medical Laboratory and holds IBMS Training and NES training approval. The Immunology laboratory covers autoimmunity, allergy, serum proteins, flow cytometry and is undergoing an equipment refresh and tender process for new equipment. The team of 15 with a mixture of support staff, Biomedical Scientists and Clinical Scientists. The post holder will report to Clinical Lead for Immunology and will be responsible in supporting the delivery of the Clinical Laboratory Service responsible in collaboration with other senior managers.
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Responsibilities
- Deliver professional, scientific and quality leadership
- Work as part of the operational management Team and report directly to the Clinical Lead for Immunology
- Work closely with the Immunology Laboratory team, Associate Service Manager for Immunology, Clinical Laboratory Manager, other Service Managers, Training team, Quality Management team and Health and Safety Officer
Requirements
- Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist in Immunology
- Have completed FRCPath Part 1 in Immunology or be working towards achieving this within the next year
- Have extensive experience, leadership skills, and working experience at a senior level
- Be a good communicator with proven skills to deliver training and support to a wide range of laboratory staff
Benefits
- Opportunity to advance and develop your skills within a supportive and progressive environment
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team in a UKAS accredited Medical Laboratory
Application Process
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Informal Enquiries
Chris Sevier-Guy
Consultant Clinical Scientist – Clinical Lead for Immunology, NHS Tayside
01382 632 534
Additional Information For Candidates
- Hours of work are: 36 hours, Lab opening hours are 8am to 5pm.
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