# Principal Clinical Scientist(band 8a) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-clinical-scientistband-8a/5e5b3950-d0e9-47f6-b587-6a62cf498f30 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-clinical-scientistband-8a/5e5b3950-d0e9-47f6-b587-6a62cf498f30.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Keighley - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T11:01:29.454Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Steeton/Airedale_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Biochemistry/Clinical_Biochemistry-v8039137 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8039137?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic Principal Clinical Scientist to join our friendly Clinical Biochemistry department. This is a newly created post to expand our clinical team and presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate to develop expertise in their own areas of interest within the role, while contributing to the provision of a high quality clinical biochemistry service. As an accredited HSST programme provider, we offer the opportunity to apply for an HSST position if the postholder is interested in pursuing this training route. ### Main duties of the job The Pathology services at Airedale are provided by Integrated Pathology Services (IPS), a joint venture between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will be employed by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and based at Airedale General Hospital providing a clinical biochemistry service for the hospital as well as GPs and some non-NHS care providers. Although each IPS Trust employs their own clinical biochemists to provide clinical oversight of their hospital service, we also work together as a single team to review and improve the quality of service across all IPS labs. This is facilitated by a shared managed service contact and LIMS, and is led by IPS Clinical and Medical Directors. All IPS laboratories are also part of the wider West Yorkshire and Harrogate Pathology Network which includes all 6 Trusts within the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT). The Clinical Biochemistry laboratory is well-equipped with Beckman-Coulter chemistry analysers, Sebia electrophoresis, Tosoh HbA1c, and Werfen immunology instrumentation. We have recently completed a refresh of equipment and have expanded our repertoire of tests performed on-site. As part of the New Hospital programme, we are currently planning a new lab which will enable us to embrace current and future advances in technology and innovations in the delivery of pathology services. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details including full job description and person specification for this role , please see attached documents. ## Job Details We are seeking an enthusiastic Principal Clinical Scientist to join our friendly Clinical Biochemistry department. This is a newly created post to expand our clinical team and presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate to develop expertise in their own areas of interest within the role, while contributing to the provision of a high quality clinical biochemistry service. As an accredited HSST programme provider, we offer the opportunity to apply for an HSST position if the postholder is interested in pursuing this training route. ## Job Description The Pathology services at Airedale are provided by Integrated Pathology Services (IPS), a joint venture between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will be employed by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and based at Airedale General Hospital providing a clinical biochemistry service for the hospital as well as GPs and some non-NHS care providers. Although each IPS Trust employs their own clinical biochemists to provide clinical oversight of their hospital service, we also work together as a single team to review and improve the quality of service across all IPS labs. This is facilitated by a shared managed service contact and LIMS, and is led by IPS Clinical and Medical Directors. All IPS laboratories are also part of the wider West Yorkshire and Harrogate Pathology Network which includes all 6 Trusts within the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT). The Clinical Biochemistry laboratory is well-equipped with Beckman-Coulter chemistry analysers, Sebia electrophoresis, Tosoh HbA1c, and Werfen immunology instrumentation. We have recently completed a refresh of equipment and have expanded our repertoire of tests performed on-site. As part of the New Hospital programme, we are currently planning a new lab which will enable us to embrace current and future advances in technology and innovations in the delivery of pathology services. ## Responsibilities For further details including full job description and person specification for this role , please see attached documents. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Able to provide leadership to small teams within the department and provide professional leadership on a wider scale. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Advanced professional knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry - Knowledge of human biochemistry and chemistry including metabolic processes, physiology, pharmacology and drug interference. - Able to perform clinical risk assessments and resolve issues or investigate complaints relating to the service as part of Clinical Governance. ### Experience **Essential** - 3-4 yrs experience as a registered Clinical Scientist - Expertise in one or more specialised analytical or clinical areas - Experience in R&D and audit activities ### Qualifications **Essential** - MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent knowledge and experience - Part 1 examination for Fellowship of RCPath and actively working towards FRCPath part 2 - HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist - Evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and participation in audits **Desirable** - Part 2 examination of Fellowship of RCPath - PhD in relevant subject ## Documents - [links (pdf, 207.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1669) - [advert (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10327525) - [privacy notice (pdf, 70.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1621) - [probation policy (pdf, 323.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2588) - [applying for a job (pdf, 286.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3022) - [values & behaviours (pdf, 681.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1615) - [airedale welcome brochure (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2741) - [trust inclusion statement (pdf, 266.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2502) - [information for applicants (pdf, 285.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2587) - [airedale recruitment process guide (pdf, 142.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1885) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10327524) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.