We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our team in the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust, a partner within the South West London Pathology (SWLP) Network. The role will enable your continued development as a Clinical Scientist, build on your broad range of experience in Clinical Biochemistry and provide scientific input into both the core automated and the specialist laboratories of the Biochemistry department, including the South West Thames Newborn Blood Spot Screening services., The successful candidate will join our existing friendly team at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals comprising three Consultant Chemical Pathologists, a Consultant Clinical Scientist, a senior Clinical Scientist and two STP trainees. You will participate in the clinical advisory and authorisation rota and will be encouraged to develop an area of specialised knowledge. In addition, you will contribute to research, development, and audit relevant to the Clinical Biochemistry service. It is an exciting time to join SWLP with the introduction of a new LIMS, new automated equipment and expansion of the specialist chemistry services. The successful candidate will have opportunities for involvement in a number of network projects related to these service developments.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute Trust serving South West London (SWL) and Surrey. The pathology services across SWL is provided by an award winning Pathology Partnership between St George's, Epsom and St Helier, Kingston Hospital NHS FT and Croydon Health services.

This role is based at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, which offer an extensive range of acute services including 24-hour A&E. Epsom General Hospital is situated close to the centre of Epsom, whilst St Helier Hospital, which also incorporates Queen Mary's Hospital for Children on site, is situated in Carshalton. The Trust provides services to local communities including the whole of the London Borough of Sutton and part of the London Borough of Merton; the Surrey Boroughs of Epsom and Ewell, Reigate and Banstead and Elmbridge, plus part of the District Council of Mole Valley. The Trust serves approximately 510,000 people. It also provides medical care for a wider population, particularly for certain specialist services. The Trust includes the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and a dedicated Children's Hospital.

Across the SWLP network, all Clinical Scientists participate in regular meetings and educational sessions which allow for training opportunities. Full support will also be provided for the attainment of FRCPath examinations. Candidates at time of appointment with Part 1 FRCPath will be eligible for the role of 8a Principal Clinical Biochemist.

£51,883 to £58,544 a year p.a. pr Inclusive of outer HCAS (15%)