Trainee Clinical Scientist

at  The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

In conjunction with and supported by the designated Training Coordinator/Officer, the Trainee Healthcare Scientist will be responsible for their own progression through the training programme, for completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the Learning Guides, progressing through a mixture of work based competence and experience in NHS scientific departments and undertaking the complementary academic master’s programme at the designated Higher Education Institution.
At all times the Trainee Healthcare Scientist is expected to work within standard operating policies and procedures of the host department
and NHS organisation and adhere to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction, confidentiality, patient care and
dignity, and respect for equality and diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution.
The Trainee Healthcare Scientist (insert pathway) will be employed by the host department for a fixed term of three years, during which
time they will work through a fulltime programme combining work based learning and a part-time academic programme at master’s (MSc)
level. The post holder will follow the curriculum as detailed on the NSHCS website.
The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the modules of the training scheme. In so doing they
will learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND WILL LEARN HOW TO:

• Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients
• Analyse, interpret and compare investigative and clinical options
• Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients
• Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace
  They will be expected to complete all work based training and assessment alongside the academic master’s course to exit the programme
  with eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and use of the protected title of Clinical Scientist. In
  addition, they will be expected to undertake work based experience to enable them to communicate complex technical, scientific and
  sensitive information to colleagues within their department in both verbal and written forms.
  Trainees must meet the HCPC’s standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health.
  The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
  At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
  At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

• Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role. These may include the processing of blood and

other samples, direct clinical measurements on patients, and procedures involving ionising and non-ionising radiation.

• Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements

carried out.

• Interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and

quality systems.

• Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements.
• Assist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific procedures

and highly complex equipment, including assisting in the design of new facilities.

• Assist with the procurement, acceptance and use of medical devices and consumables.
• Be responsible for the safe use of complex scientific and medical equipment, including recording all maintenance and calibration

procedures performed and any corrective actions undertaken.

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• Use reagents, consumables, hazardous materials and equipment safely and in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
• Participate in risk management procedures including risk assessment and the investigation and reporting of adverse incidents.
• Participate in internal and external audit processes and quality systems.
• Undertake R&D within the department as an integral part of training and acquire relevant skills to undertake clinical audit.
• Assist with supervision and training of support staff, students and new appointees, and participate in departmental seminars and

scientific meetings to disseminate knowledge acquired through study or research

• Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role. These may include the processing of blood an