Job vacancy: Consultant Clinical Scientist - Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol

Job summary

Main area: Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8b-8d
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref: 339-DAC4497

Employer: North Bristol NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Pathology Sciences - Southmead Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £58,972 - £96,376 PA, PR for P/T. 8b-8d dep upon completion of FRCPath&experience
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/05/2024 23:59

Consultant Clinical Scientist - Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

NHS AfC: Band 8b-8d

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a Consultant Clinical Scientist acting as an independent practitioner the post holder will:

Be responsible for the leadership and management in provision and appropriate development of the H&I Service. To work as part of the Immunology and Immunogenetics team to provide a quality diagnostic laboratory service in accordance with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.

Be a key part of the senior management team working closely with the Head of Service (HoS) for Immunology and Blood Sciences Management Team to provide an integrated efficient and cost-effective Laboratory Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics and Blood Sciences Service to all Users.

Act in a Consultant capacity with a high level of scientific knowledge and expertise to provide clinical advice for tests required and interpretation of results to Consultants and other healthcare professional staff.

Provide ongoing strategic development of the H& I service in collaboration with clinicians, managers, and users of the service.

Along with the HoS take responsibility for the management and training of all non-consultant Clinical Scientists within the department and contribute to the organisation, delivery and supervision of teaching and training of the scientific and technical staff of the laboratory and of other health care professionals as required.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

Master’s Degree (or equivalent ) in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics.
FRCPath part 2(or intention to achieve within six months)
State Registration as a Clinical Scientist in H&I with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Work experience

Essential criteria

Experience of analysis and interpretation in H&I with ability to act as an expert in these areas
Experience in a management role e.g. leading a major section of a Department, or possessing a relevant

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Essential criteria

In depth knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of disease and how laboratory results are affected by disease.
Able to provide Leadership within the H&I Department, the Trust and beyond.
Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with managerial, professional and clinical colleagues within and beyond the Trust.

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