Principal Clinical Scientist • Crewe University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPrincipal Clinical Scientist with University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust in Crewe\n\n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Principal Clinical Scientist (8A) to join the Clinical Biochemistry team at North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Services (NMCPS). We are looking for someone with a passion for laboratory medicine and an ability to contribute to a progressive and highly patient-focused laboratory service to join our forward thinking and dynamic team. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have attained the Royal College of Pathologists Part 1 examinations. Applicants who are working towards, but have not yet attained Part 1 will be considered and employed as Senior Clinical Scientist (Band 7) pending successful completion of this examination. Support will be given for working towards FRCPath examinations and developing leadership skills. Informal enquiries can be made to Sarah Robinson, Consultant Clinical Scientist & Clinical Lead (Tel: 01270 612376) or Chris Duff, Consultant Clinical Scientist (Tel: 01782 674264) Working alongside an established and friendly team of ten Clinical Scientists and one Consultant Chemical Pathologist; the successful candidate will contribute to all areas of service provision to ensure a high quality analytical and interpretive service. The post holder will participate in the Duty Biochemist rota on the Leighton site, the protein electrophoresis rota at the Macclesfield site and the out of hours rota across Leighton and Macclesfield. They will act as the clinical link for both a specific area of the laboratory and clinical service (to be discussed and agreed on appointment), undertake audit and service improvement projects, and contribute to the departmental training and education programme. The Department has a strong track record in applied clinical research and innovation and there will be opportunities for involvement in current and new research/quality improvement projects. We would encourage staff to develop specialist areas of interest, initiate their own projects in line with the departmental clinical strategy, and translate ideas into practice. This post offers excellent opportunities for further career development. About us NMCPS was formed in December 2020 and provides services to primary and secondary care across East Cheshire and Staffordshire, serving a population of approximately 1.2 million. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is the host organisation, with laboratories located at Royal Stoke University Hospital (Stoke-on-Trent), County Hospital (Stafford), Leighton Hospital (Crewe), and Macclesfield District General Hospital (Macclesfield). All sites have UKAS accreditation. Although on the duty rota at the Leighton site, the successful candidatewill be expected to work at all sites within the network, as required. A primary base can be discussed on appointment, that enables a healthy work/life balance. "}