Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated Clinical Scientist to join the Immunology team at University Hospitals Plymouth. Applications are invited from HCPC-registered Clinical Scientists (Band 7). Suitable trainees who expect to achieve registration within 6 months will also be considered and may be appointed at Band 6, with automatic progression to Band 7 upon registration.

You will be joining a dynamic, supportive team of experienced clinicians and clinical scientists who are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused diagnostic immunology services. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise while contributing to the continued growth and innovation of Immunology services across the Peninsula.

We are seeking an enthusiastic scientist with a strong commitment to service improvement, collaboration, and the delivery of novel diagnostic platforms and approaches to benefit patients throughout the region.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The Immunology Laboratory at University Hospitals Plymouth provides diagnostic testing and a clinical advisory service to specialist services within the Trust and across the wider South West Peninsula. Working closely with the Principal  Clinical Scientist, and the Clinical Immunology team, you will:

• Support the day-to-day delivery of our clinical consultative and laboratory Immunology service

• Provide interpretation of results and clinical advice to primary and secondary care

• Contribute to training, competency assessments, and staff development

• Help repatriate send-away tests to improve quality and reduce costs

• Take part in MDTs, teaching, and close collaboration with clinical colleagues to support patient care

• Support the development of both routine and specialist Immunology services

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.