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Person specification

Essential

First or second class honours degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related subject.
Master's Degree (or assessed equivalent level of knowledge) in the specialty of Clinical Biochemistry.
Completion of pre-registration clinical scientist training
Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists
State Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
To have demonstrable knowledge and experience in research as evidenced by formal qualifications e.g. PhD and/or a number of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Good level of knowledge of the principles and practices of running a diagnostic testing service across a regional footprint, ideally with evidenced experience
Demonstration of Continuing Professional Development at an appropriate level of achievement.
Formal Training in Audit or equivalent experience
A good level of knowledge of screening tests so the post holder can act as an expert for the Trust and on behalf of the trust in advocating on behalf of services
Previous experience working in a qFIT screening laboratory
To have demonstrable experience at an advanced level as a registered clinical scientist, with excellent scientific knowledge, skills and competence
Experience of analysis and interpretation in General Biochemistry & Endocrinology such that the person can participate in the departmental duty biochemist and on-call rota.
To have appropriate experience in a management role e.g. leading a major section of a Department, or possessing a relevant management qualification with appropriate supporting practical experience
In depth experience of training various grades of Medical, Clinical Scientist, Biomedical Scientist staff and other relevant healthcare professionals
To have a thorough knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of disease and how biochemical results are affected by disease with particular expertise in the areas of national screening programmes carried out in the UK
The ability to assimilate a wide range of pathology results, imaging and clinical information and advise on interpretation and further investigations
The ability to lead service development and delivery
Able to initiate, direct and coordinate research and development activities
An in-depth knowledge and understanding of laboratory analyses
Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with managerial, professional and clinical colleagues within and beyond the Trust
Able to provide Leadership within the Department, the Trust and beyond.
Strategic thinking, planning and change management skills
Extensive knowledge of personnel and management issues
Extensive knowledge of health and safety
Excellent knowledge and practical experience of managerial processes within the Trust and NHS
To have an up to date awareness of national policies affecting the NHS, Public Health and Laboratory Medicine.
Good knowledge of financial management, resource allocation and procurement
Experience of service planning and strategic development
Competent in the use of laboratory IT systems and working knowledge in the use of common IT packages
Ability to teach medical, scientific, biomedical scientist and other relevant healthcare staff
Good coaching and mentoring skills
Proven Leadership and Management Experience
Ability to work independently, managing own workload and that of others within the department
Ability to work under pressure to deadlines
Effective management skills with the ability to resolve staff issues and mentor junior staff.
Able to maintain self-control in difficult and challenging situations
Able to maintain intense concentration on important tasks despite frequent interruptions.

Desirable

Experience of Financial Management

Consultant Clinical Scientist

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Person specification