The department prides itself on a friendly work environment and has a strong track record in training and professional development, with full support for progressing through FRCPath examinations. The Trust values diversity and inclusion, actively encourages applications from varied backgrounds, and offers flexible working arrangements where possible. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to the department's Consultant Clinical Scientists for more information.
We would like to invite applications for a Band 7 Clinical Scientist position in Clinical Biochemistry at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is part of the SHYPS pathology network.
This full time post will be based at York Hospital but the post holder will be expected to work on other sites (not more frequently than one day a week) as required. The successful applicant will support the routine biochemistry service including participation in duty biochemist rota, reporting of protein electrophoresis and attendance at MDT meetings, and will be fully supported to progress through FRCPath exams.
We are a really friendly department with a great record in training and have an active research collaboration with gastroenterology. We are an accredited STP training centre, and are happy to consider applications from those in their final year of STP training, or equivalent.
We would be pleased to chat with anyone interested in this post, to tell you about our department and team, and our plans for the post. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with either of the Consultant Clinical Scientists in the department: Daniel Turnock or Alison Jones.
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The post holder will be expected to provide clinical and scientific advice to other health professionals on the selection, performance, and interpretation of clinical biochemical investigations. They will have particular responsibilities for investigations referred to external laboratories and the investigations performed within a specified area the laboratory, and will participate in research and development and clinical audit.
About us
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
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