Senior Clinical Scientist

Senior Clinical Scientist

Location
:
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
. Reference number
: 225-BCPS-7644287.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills who is, or will shortly be, HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist working in Clinical Biochemistry. The role is based with the Black Country Pathology Service (BCPS) and delivers a senior level clinical biochemistry advisory service across the Trust and partner services.

• Work as a member of the BCPS clinical team with colleagues, clinicians, and other stakeholders to provide a patient‑centred, safe, clinically and operationally effective Clinical Biochemistry service.
• Participate in clinical advice and interpretation of results and take part in the duty biochemist rota, providing support to clinicians and service users.
• Deliver complex scientific work, including method development, utilisation of complex laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with UKAS: ISO 15189 or equivalent standards (Clinical Audit, EQA, IQC).
• Provide professional support for projects, develop standard operating procedures and clinical guidelines, and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Work with Principal and Consultant‑level guidance to maintain the quality management system, respond to incidents and implement corrective action.
• Support research and development culture, including participation in research programmes, dissemination of findings, and fostering a research‑enabled workforce.

• Undergo training leading to satisfactory attainment of Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists qualification.
• Maintain registration with the Healthcare Professions Council.
• Participate in continuous professional development, annual appraisal, and work towards achieving objectives.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute, and community services. We are proud of our diverse staff and communities, and we are committed to flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Date posted
  : 18 December 2025
• Pay scheme
  :
  Agenda for Change
• Band
  :
  Band 7
• Salary
  : £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
• Contract
  :
  Permanent
• Working pattern
  :
  Full‑time

• MSc in clinical biochemistry or equivalent.
• State Registered (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist.

• Participation on duty biochemist rota.
• High level of IT literacy including LIMS.
• Evidence of scientific publications.
• Evidence of leadership experience.
• Knowledge of a range of clinical biochemistry techniques.
• Experience of HR processes (appraisal, recruitment, selection).

• Other relevant postgraduate qualification.

• Knowledge of a range of clinical biochemistry techniques.

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Held subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer name
:
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
:
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP

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