Principal Clinical Scientist

Clinical: To work autonomously as an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist within both professional and departmental guidelines. To have knowledge of clinical conditions and how they may affect biochemical analyses and results. To participate regularly in the Duty Biochemist rota, to undertake detailed interpretation, authorisation and reporting of patient results and advising clinical colleagues on the appropriate selection and timing of tests, differential diagnosis, monitoring and guidance on therapeutic drug monitoring. To be the bleep holder for the department during this time and to resolve any problems/queries that may arise both within the laboratory and from other departments, referring to the consultant staff when necessary. To use a high level of skills to interpret and communicate the clinical significance of results of scientific investigations to other clinicians and healthcare professionals, including senior medical staff. To instigate additional investigations in his/her