{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Clinical Scientist with St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Clinical Biochemist in the Clinical Blood Sciences Department at Croydon University Hospital, a partner within the South West London Pathology (SWLP) Network. The role will enable your continued development as a Clinical Scientist, build on your broad range of experience in Clinical Biochemistry and provide scientific input into the laboratory at Croydon and the wider SWLP laboratory network. Ideally, the post is suitable for a registered Clinical Scientist, but we also welcome applications from candidates who are due to finish STP training by September 2024. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will join our existing friendly team at Croydon University Hospital comprising two Consultant Clinical Scientist, a Principal Clinical Scientist and, from September 2024, an STP trainee. 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 across the network, and 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. About us The role is part of wider networked Pathology services within South West London Pathology, 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 is designed to provide an integrated, high quality Pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation. The role is based in the laboratory at Croydon University Hospital, part of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, where we provide acute services for the hospital's ED and inpatients, as well as services for outpatients and our local GP population.The laboratory also provides andrology services for the local area. Following a recent procurement, the laboratory will be transitioning to fully automated Beckman Coulter solution over the next few months. Across the SWLP network, all Clinical Scientists participate in regular meetings and educational sessions, which allow for training opportunities. Full support will also be provided for the attainment of FRCPath examinations Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description and person specification for more details on the role. The closing date for applications is June 24th, 2024. For further details / informal visits please contact Wendy Armstrong, Consultant Clinical Scientist on 0208 401 3024 (wendy.armstrong4@nhs.net) Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description and person specification for more details on the role. The closing date for applications is June 24th, 2024. For further details / informal visits please contact Wendy Armstrong, Consultant Clinical Scientist on 0208 401 3024 (wendy.armstrong4@nhs.net) Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential oHonours degree in Biochemistry (or related subject) oMasters degree in Clinical Biochemistry oRegistration as a Clinical Scientist with the Healthcare professions Council (HCPC Desirable oRelevant PhD Knowledge and Experience Essential oMinimum of 3 years working as a Pre-Registration Clinical Scientist oExperience of participating in research, development and audit Skills and Abilities Essential oExperience of general clinical biochemistry service oAble to demonstrate clinical reasoning and interpretation oDetailed knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry oAbility to perform (or at least troubleshoot) complex analytical techniques oIT skills necessary for the manipulation, management and presentation of laboratory data oGood written and verbal communication skills oAbility to communicate complex information and results to other healthcare professionals oAbility to supervise more junior members of staff Other relevant requirements Essential oAble to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and face the challenge of conflicting priorities, concentrate on several aspects of a complex situation with frequent urgent interruptions oHave a commitment to CPD and professional development oAbility to concentrate for long periods to carry out tests or authorise results oAble to work with accuracy and diligence and with attention to detail oFlexible oRequired to use VDU for protracted periods and short periods of light effort oRequired to work in an area of biological risk, frequently exposed to both biological and chemical hazards, contact with body fluids and faecal material oHigh degree of precision and hand eye co-ordination for use of analytical instrumentation Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential oHonours degree in Biochemistry (or related subject) oMasters degree in Clinical Biochemistry oRegistration as a Clinical Scientist with the Healthcare professions Council (HCPC Desirable oRelevant PhD Knowledge and Experience Essential oMinimum of 3 years working as a Pre-Registration Clinical Scientist oExperience of participating in research, development and audit Skills and Abilities Essential oExperience of general clinical biochemistry service oAble to demonstrate clinical reasoning and interpretation oDetailed knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry oAbility to perform (or at least troubleshoot) complex analytical techniques oIT skills necessary for the manipulation, management and presentation of laboratory data oGood written and verbal communication skills oAbility to communicate complex information and results to other healthcare professionals oAbility to supervise more junior members of staff Other relevant requirements Essential oAble to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and face the challenge of conflicting priorities, concentrate on several aspects of a complex situation with frequent urgent interruptions oHave a commitment to CPD and professional development oAbility to concentrate for long periods to carry out tests or authorise results oAble to work with accuracy and diligence and with attention to detail oFlexible oRequired to use VDU for protracted periods and short periods of light effort oRequired to work in an area of biological risk, frequently exposed to both biological and chemical hazards, contact with body fluids and faecal material oHigh degree of precision and hand eye co-ordination for use of analytical instrumentation Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Croydon University Hospital 530 London Road, Thorntorn Heath CR7 7YE Employer's website "}