Clinical Scientist (Biochemist), Band 8a

Job summary

To participate in the provision and development of a high-quality Clinical Biochemistry service, under the overall supervision of the Head of Department & Consultant Chemical Pathologist. The department operates on two sites and provides a 24 hour per day 365 days per year service that receives more than 1.2 million requests (13.2 million tests) per year. This role requires the use of specialised clinical, scientific and technical knowledge to contribute to the provision of a high-quality service, responsive to stakeholder needs.

Deputy to the Quality Officer for Clinical Biochemistry, including method validation and verification, IQC and EQA review and troubleshooting, laboratory support and clinical liaison.

As a member of the Clinical Biochemistry clinical team, to contribute to the Duty Biochemist rota, working with a team of three other clinical scientists, two consultant chemical pathologists and one Specialist Registrar, to authorise results and deal with laboratory and clinical queries.

Contribute to leadership, quality management, governance, service development and staff training within the department.

Biochemistry Clinical Lead for Point of Care Testing (POCT). This role includes leading on the selection and management of POCT analysers supported by the department, working closely with the departmental POCT lead co-ordinator and the POCT team, as well as wider members of primary and secondary care and clinical service users.

Main duties of the job

- Clinical lead for POCT; leading on the selection and management of POCT analysers supported by the department, working closely with the departmental POCT lead co-ordinator, trust clinical lead and other key stakeholders.

- Deputise for the lead in Quality Assurance/Quality control for the department, in the review and evaluation of IQC and EQA to maintain the service to the required standard.

- Contribute to duty biochemist rota.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0685

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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