Job summary A modernised clinical pathology service, proud to deliver excellence for users, patients and staff.
Applications are invited for a Consultant Clinical Scientist (band 8C) to lead our Tumour Marker Specialist Service within Blood Sciences at North West London Pathology (NWLP).
NWLP is a partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust.
The partnership represents a new model for delivering pathology testing in a modern, efficient operation that manages 25 million tests per year.
Our services are delivered at six hospital sites across North West London.
The Clinical Biochemistry Service, one of the largest in the UK, provides core services in automated laboratories on each site with specialist services centralised at Charing Cross Hospital.
Specialist services, including a number of SAS centres, comprise Endocrinology, Trace Elements, Tumour Markers, Molecular Urology, Metabolic Biochemistry, Special Proteins andf the DEQAS viatind D EQA programme; all have strong Clinical Scientist leadership.
The successful applicant should hold FRCPath with experience in all areas of routine biochemistry.
Main duties of the job Your main responsibility will be to lead the Tumour Marker Specialist Service linked to the National Choriocarcinoma Service commissioned by NHS England.
In particular, you will play an essential role in maintaining and developing the hCG assays used for this internationally leading SAS accredited service.Once appointed you should expect to play a full role in maintaining and developing all of our tumour marker assays and services, leading associated R&D and be involved with our Scientist Training Programme and other teaching.
About us Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme.
We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles).
All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2024/25, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
Monday 2 December 2024 Monday 6 January 2025 Monday 3 February 2025 Monday 3 March 2025 Monday 7 April 2025 Monday 12 May 2025 Monday 2 June 2025 Monday 7 July 2025 Monday 4 August 2025 Monday 1 September 2025 Monday 6 October 2025 Monday 3 November 2025 Monday 1 December 2025 Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification Education Essential Healthcare Professions Council Registration MSc FRCPath or or equivalent 1st / 2nd class Hons degree Skills Essential High level of technical competence and ability to supervise staff in specialist section of the laboratory Knowledge of current trends in Pathology provision.
Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work with high level of autonomy.
Flexibility.
Reliable and trustworthy.
Self-motivated.
Desirable Experience in using and managing a LIMS.
Experience of project supervision Ability to learn from experience Experience Essential Extensive experience at a supervisory level in specialist area.
Proven experience of training Scientific, Medical and technical staff.
High level of knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject.
Evidence of active CPD Record of training at all levels Desirable Ability to carry out development projects Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to develop personal IT skills as required.