Trainee Clinical Scientist

In conjunction with, and supported by, the designated Training Coordinator/Officer, the Trainee Clinical Scientist will be responsible for their own progression through the training programme. This will include 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. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents., Trainees will be required to rotate through other areas, which may involve placements at other locations. On completion of training, prospects for permanent employment within Wales are excellent. For individuals with aptitude and commitment there are opportunities to progress through the career pathway to Consultant Clinical Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are motivated to pursue their career within Wales. For further information about these training positions, please contact:

• Ceri White / ceri.white2@wales.nhs.uk and Rhodri Furlong / rhodri.furlong@wales.nhs.uk for SBUHB, Morriston Hospital
Informal visits are highly recommended. Interviews will be held face-to-face and remotely. Job description, Trainees will be required to rotate through other areas, which may involve placements at other locations. On completion of training, prospects for permanent employment within Wales are excellent. For individuals with aptitude and commitment there are opportunities to progress through the career pathway to Consultant Clinical Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are motivated to pursue their career within Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. This post is fixed term for 3 years - due to funding,
• Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2.1) in a pure or applied science relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. (Applicants with a relevant 2.2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying).
• Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work-based context.
• Has an understanding of the role of their chosen specialism in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
Experience Essential
• Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgments.
• Have taken part in supervised clinical activity to postgraduate diploma level.
Desirable
• For all candidates evidence of research experience, e.g., in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability, is considered desirable., A committed in-depth interest in Scientific Practice and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment.
• Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training and the ability to develop and validate new techniques.
• Ability to design research investigations and experiments.
• Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, and incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up.
• Ability to work under pressure and ability to prioritise and plan work.
Desirable
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh (please delete as appropriate).
  
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NHS Wales - Trainee Clinical ScientistsVascular Science Exciting opportunities to use your science degree for patient and public benefit Gain a masters degree and specialist work-based experience through a nationally recognised training programme Starting salary will be on the first point of Band 6 on a 3-year fixed-term contract. Healthcare science is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas to work in. Join a unique team who are inspired to apply their exceptional scientific knowledge and skills to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and the rehabilitation of patients. The NHS in Wales is offering 1 salaried post-graduate training programme in Vascular Science for high-calibre science graduates who are passionate about science and its role in patient care. The Trainee Clinical Scientist will be employed by the host organisation for a fixed term of three years. During this time, they will work through a work-based programme of learning. This will be combined with an academic programme at masters (MSc) level over the three-year period., Vascular Science uses ultrasound and other non-invasive techniques to image and assess the blood flow of patients with disorders of the arteries and veins. Conditions commonly investigated by Vascular Scientists include: transient ischaemic attack, peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, aneurysms and assessment for haemodialysis. Further information on this specialism can be found at:https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-science/roles-healthcare-science/physiological-sciences/vascular-science