FAQs
What qualifications are required for the Clinical Scientist position?
Candidates should have completed or be very near to completion of formal preregistration STP training and should ideally be close to obtaining registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
The key responsibilities include participating in the Duty Biochemist rota, participating in the Duty Manual rota, contributing to service development, quality management, clinical audit, and attending Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT).
Is there any training opportunity provided in this role?
Yes, there are regular journal clubs and weekly clinical case meetings that all Clinical Scientists attend to support training towards obtaining FRCPath.
What kind of development programs does the trust offer?
The trust offers leadership development programmes and a QI academy, and participation in both will be supported.
What is the patient population served by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
The trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
How many staff members does Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust employ?
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff members.
Who can I contact for more information about the Clinical Scientist position?
For further details or informal visits, you can contact Dr. Kirsty Gordon, Consultant Biochemist, via email at kirsty.gordon@hhft.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01256 323285.
What is the cultural ambition of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
The cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where everyone belongs, and where learning, improvement, and excellence thrive.
What specialized services does Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide?
The trust provides specialized services for conditions such as pseudomyxoma peritonei, tertiary liver cancer, and colorectal cancer, among others.
What is the turnover of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
The trust has a turnover of over £500 million a year.