What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Scientist/Pre-Registrant position at Freeman Hospital?
Employer heading
Clinical Scientist/Pre-Registrant
Band 7
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Healthcare Scientists working in the Clinical Measurement and Engineering Unit of Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, for a fixed term to cover maternity leave.
This role involves working clinically in outpatient and theatre settings, with a range of teams in multiple specialties (ophthalmology, orthopaedics, anaesthetics) and potentially aiding in general service review and improvement activities. Consequently, we are looking for a highly motivated person with excellent clinical, scientific and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The role will be based primarily in two clinical services, visual electrodiagnostics (VED) and spinal cord monitoring (SCM). The post-holder will perform VED tests on patients in an outpatient environment and report these investigations clinically. Separately, they will also deliver intraoperative neuromonitoring for patients undergoing spinal surgery. Service-specific training will be provided as required, but an understanding of neurophysiology and clinical experience in performing patient investigations is essential.
In addition to the routine clinical work, there will likely be opportunities to get involved in a range of technical and scientific service development activities, in the two main clinical services or other services within the department, which could provide additional experiences to support your registration.
We would consider applications from people looking for part time working, a secondment or other flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from people who are working towards clinical scientist registration (e.g. by the Academy of healthcare science equivalence route).
Working for our organisation
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Timothy Powell Job title Lead Healthcare Scientist Email address Timothy.powell@nhs.net Telephone number 0191 2823815
Clinical Scientist/Pre-Registrant
Band 7
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Healthcare Scientists working in the Clinical Measurement and Engineering Unit of Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, for a fixed term to cover maternity leave.
This role involves working clinically in outpatient and theatre settings, with a range of teams in multiple specialties (ophthalmology, orthopaedics, anaesthetics) and potentially aiding in general service review and improvement activities. Consequently, we are looking for a highly motivated person with excellent clinical, scientific and communication skills.
- Interview date: Thursday 1 May 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The role will be based primarily in two clinical services, visual electrodiagnostics (VED) and spinal cord monitoring (SCM). The post-holder will perform VED tests on patients in an outpatient environment and report these investigations clinically. Separately, they will also deliver intraoperative neuromonitoring for patients undergoing spinal surgery. Service-specific training will be provided as required, but an understanding of neurophysiology and clinical experience in performing patient investigations is essential.
In addition to the routine clinical work, there will likely be opportunities to get involved in a range of technical and scientific service development activities, in the two main clinical services or other services within the department, which could provide additional experiences to support your registration.
We would consider applications from people looking for part time working, a secondment or other flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from people who are working towards clinical scientist registration (e.g. by the Academy of healthcare science equivalence route).
Working for our organisation
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
- Freeman Hospital
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
- Cramlington Manor Walks
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Contributes to the delivery of the service in their specialist area.
- Supports the development, implementation and audit of clinical and organisational strategies within the Service via the quality management system
- Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities
- Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals.
- Actively involved in research and development projects.
- Supervises and trains less experienced staff and trainees.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- First or second class honours degree in a relevant science or engineering subject.
- Appropriate post-graduate degree at master’s level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
- Registered Clinical Scientist, or working towards registration
- Higher degree in a relevant subject
Essential criteria
- Specialist in-depth knowledge o Relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology knowledge o Relevant legislation, standards and protocols including infection control o Understanding of the functioning and safe use of physiological measurement equipment
- Experience of working with patients
- Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
- Up to date knowledge of Trust policies and procedures regarding control of infection.
- Knowledge and experience of some of the clinical measurement services offered by the section: visual electro-diagnostic testing, intra-operative monitoring, gait analysis, microvascular assessment and GI physiology.
- Experience of working under quality management systems.
- Understanding of audit, quality assurance and calibration requirements.
- Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research.
- Knowledge of study design and medical statistics.
- Experience in training and supervision of trainees.
- Formal presentations at local, national or international meetings
- Use of library and information resources to find, acquire and disseminate new knowledge
- Leadership qualities.
- Able to work independently within professional guidelines
- Interested in working with children
Essential criteria
- Problem solving skills.
- Strong IT skills including database and spreadsheet use.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals and patients.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Excellent patient and interpersonal skills
- Able to work as part of multidisciplinary team.
- Able to work independently under indirect supervision.
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to travel between service sites.
- The ability to undertake complex calculation, data analysis and to issue reports on quantitative techniques
- Ability to carry out research and development working as part of a team
- Teaching, training and mentoring skills
- Ability to technically report physiological investigations.
- Ability to clinically report physiological investigations.
- Clinical measurement skills.
- Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions by applying statistics
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Training, teaching & mentoring skills
- Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
- Ability to give technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians and other professionals
- Ability to carry out research and development working as part of a team
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 209.1KB)
- Role Descriptor (PDF, 280.4KB)
- Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB)
- Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Timothy Powell Job title Lead Healthcare Scientist Email address Timothy.powell@nhs.net Telephone number 0191 2823815
