Job summary

Expected Shortlisting Date

24/09/2024

Planned Interview Date

02/10/2024

We have an opportunity at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) for a Clinical Scientist to be part of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. We have funding for a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. You will need to be HCPC registered (although consideration will be given to applicants nearing HCPC registration). The post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital in Leeds, within the wider Department of Specialist Laboratory Medicine. The Biochemical Genetics laboratory provides screening services for the Foetal Anomaly Screening Program (FASP), Newborn Bloodspot Screening (NBBS) program, and a metabolic service for the complex investigation and monitoring of inborn errors of metabolism. These are all regional services involving much interaction with multidisciplinary teams from different trusts.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support both screening programs with daily reporting of newborn and FASP screening results, liaison with relevant clinical teams and aiding in the development of these services. They will also be able to maintain general Biochemistry skills and knowledge by participating in the Duty Biochemist rotas. The post holder will work within an established Biochemical Genetics and Screening team of staff consisting of 4 Clinical Scientists (including this post), Specialist Biomedical Scientists and HBSWs. Support and training will be provided for all aspects of the role. This is an exciting time to work at Leeds as soon we will move into the new, purpose-built Centre for Laboratory Medicine on the St Jamess University Hospital site.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is a Senior Scientist role within the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory within the Specialist Laboratory Medicine Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

The post holder will need to develop and maintain specialised knowledge in Newborn Bloodspot and foetal anomaly screening. Under consultant/principal supervision, the post holder will be expected to take responsibility for provision of scientific services and clinical advisory services within these areas.

The post holder will have an active role in service development in the above area.

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Good oral and written communication skills. To be an autonomous practitioner capable of dealing professionally with clinical colleagues including medical and nursing staff.

Desirable

Able to initiate and co-ordinate R & D activities

Experience

Essential

Completion of pre-registration training program for Clinical Scientists.

Desirable

Previous working experience in Newborn Bloodspot or Foetal Anomaly Screening or Biochemical Genetics laboratory. Experience of using the following techniques/analysers: LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, AutoDELFIA, HPLC

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (or close to obtaining registration). Masters Degree in Biochemistry Clinical Biochemistry.

Desirable

Relevant PhD