Consultant Clinical Scientist, Biochemistry - Site Lead
| Posting date: | 27 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £94,356.00 to £108,814.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £94356.00 - £108814.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9438-26-0262 |
Summary
To have overall responsibility for the Clinical Biochemistry service. To ensure the quality and evaluate performance of all aspects of the Clinical Biochemistry service in relation to objectives. To maintain full UKAS Accreditation status. To develop business cases and apply for funding with the Directorate Manager and Clinical Director as appropriate for the requirements of the service. To oversee the budget in Clinical Biochemistry, ensuring a cost effective and responsive service is delivered within the available resources by controlling expenditure and managing demand. To establish, implement and maintain processes for identifying risks of harm to patients and opportunities for improved patient care. To develop actions to address both risks and opportunities for improvement and monitor ongoing effectiveness. To ensure the welfare of staff and provide professional and exemplar leadership. To resolve organisational and staffing issues in relation to the delivery of the service. To chair the management meetings (Biochemistry Management Team, Biochemistry Seniors and Service Reviews of the Department. The post holder is eligible for appointment as Clinical Director of Pathology.