Clinical Scientist (Biochemistry)

Nhsayrshireandarran; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Clinical Scientist (Biochemistry) to join their dynamic Lothian-wide team. This permanent position at Band 7 involves working across three main hospital sites, providing essential support to primary and secondary care. Applicants should hold a relevant MSc or PhD and have experience with Clinical Biochemistry analysers, including HPLC or mass spectrometry. The role provides excellent training and development opportunities within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Support for FRCPath preparations

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or working towards registration.
• Significant experience with manual and automated Clinical Biochemistry analysers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the Biochemistry service.
• Conduct reporting, clinical liaison, research and development, and audit.

Skills

Experience with Clinical Biochemistry analysers

Experience in HPLC

Knowledge in mass spectrometry

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or PhD in relevant field

Job description

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Department of Laboratory Medicine

Clinical Scientist (Biochemistry)

Band 7

37.0hrs, permanent.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Lothian‑wide team of Clinical Scientists based across the city of Edinburgh. The Biochemistry service for Lothian is provided from 3 main hospital sites providing a comprehensive service to primary and secondary care. You may be required to work at any site in NHS Lothian. The service also accepts tertiary referrals for a range of specialist testing, including antenatal screening, gastrointestinal investigations, toxicology, specialist endocrinology and protein work.

You will have considerable experience of both manual and automated Clinical Biochemistry analysers and have or develop experience in HPLC, proteins and/or mass spectrometry. You will have the opportunity to develop a broad range of experience in Clinical Biochemistry. You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the service, including reporting, clinical liaison, research and development and audit.

Applications are invited from dynamic individuals with a proven scientific and professional record and the enthusiasm to work as part of a team. You should be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or working towards your registration and hold an appropriate MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or a PhD in a relevant field. This post offers excellent training opportunities, and you will be fully supported in your preparations for FRCPath.

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the hospitals are very welcome and should be made to Mike Crane, Consultant Clinical Scientist NHS Lothian, Tel [phone] email [e-mail]