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Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of one of the Clinical Chemistry sections within the Blood Sciences Department.
The primary task is to efficiently manage the assigned section of the laboratory, conducting a diverse range of highly specialised and diagnostic techniques to ensure the provision of a laboratory service that meets the required standards. These responsibilities encompass activities such as sample analysis, technical validation, interpretation and reporting of results, method evaluation and the development of staff.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
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This advert is for Senior BMS/Clinical Scientist Section Lead (Clinical Chemistry) with Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical scientist role. The advertised salary is £46,148 to £52,809. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Feb 2025.
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