Clinical Scientist

Role Summary Clinical Scientist (Microbiology, Agenda for Change Band 7) Full time (part time will be considered) We are delighted to be able to recruit to a Clinical Scientist to work within the Clinical Microbiology department (Exeter site) of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust "RDUH").
You must be a HCPC registered STP Scientist (or Biomedical Scientist nearing completion of STP within the current academic year).
About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role The Department of Microbiology provides a comprehensive Microbiology service to the RDUH Trust and local Population across Northern and Eastern Devon.
The Department employs approximately staff across two laboratories based at North Devon District Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
The department provides a comprehensive diagnostic bacteriology, mycology, serology/virology and molecular microbiology service and processes in excess of , specimens per annum.
The service operates /7 including weekends and overnight cover is provided by an on-call service.
The Microbiology department eastern site is situated on the edge of Dartmoor, in the city of Exeter with easy access to the M5 corridor and excellent transport links to the open countryside and Devon coastline.
There is an on-site restaurant, crèche facilities and a choice of coffee/tea outlets.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist with lab and project management skills and a high degree of self-motivation to join the team.
This role is for those who have completed the STP or are due to complete within this academic year (please note: the latter will have pay annexed until completion or STP and MSc).
This is a hybrid role which includes both playing an active role within the clinical diagnostics (Biomedical Scientist) team, as well as scientific research and development (R&D).
For the diagnostics element you will be required to obtain and maintain competencies in a number of core Microbiology benches and in order to process and interpret Microbiology diagnostic samples and validate results within scope of practice.
The R&D aspects of the role will be guided by the senior management team and will evolve over time.
Duties to include (but not limited to): review of the suitability of test repertoire; validation of new methodologies and technologies; repatriate referred tests; undertake projects to review/improve the clinical efficacy, efficiency or cost-benefits of diagnostic testing; lead or assist in the introduction of new tests (including training, risk assessments, development of SOPs and where relevant, published literature.
Liaising and relationship management with key stakeholders is a crucial element of the role, including laboratory staff, managers, consultants, universities, specialist laboratories and research centres and private customers.
Working as an integral part of the laboratory team you will help to deliver a high level of service quality to all service users.
We are seeking a candidate who is highly motivated, driven and a self-starter with a passion for R&D and evidence-based decision-making.
This role may be for you if you have completed (or nearing completion of) the Scientist Training Programme and are confident, friendly and outgoing.
Strong communication and organisational skills, and an acute attention to detail are needed.
You will also rotate throughout the Microbiology department, and require the ability to work under pressure and work well within a team.
The department has achieved UKAS accreditation to ISO and is an IBMS approved training laboratory.
Working Pattern: Current Laboratory opening hours are 8am to 6pm.
Core hours are from : to : Monday to Friday hours per week but would consider part time candidates).
This post may also require participation in the Microbiology weekend and on-call service and any in-house shift system if service requires.
Interview Date: Tuesday st January 5 For further information please contact: Lisa Stephens, Deputy Service Manager, an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes.
We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.