Clinical Biochemistry
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Clinical Biochemistry – East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in England, serving a population of more than 750,000 people. The Pathology department has laboratories on the three acute hospital sites at Ashford, Canterbury and Margate. EKHUFT Pathology is part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network, which is entering an exciting time with changing IT and laboratory technology.
As an STP trainee in EKHUFT Biochemistry you will be joining a team of 23 biomedical scientists, 7 qualified clinical scientists and 2 other STP trainees. The department is very experienced in clinical scientist training, having hosted a trainee almost every year for over 20 years. There are regular journal club meetings with the clinical scientists and chemical pathologists across the Network.
STP trainees are based at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford with opportunities to spend time at Canterbury, Margate and the other hospitals within the Network. There will also be work placements at London teaching hospitals. All travel will be funded for visits to other sites.
East Kent is a delightful place to live with a fantastic coastline, beautiful countryside and villages, the cathedral city of Canterbury and excellent transport links to London.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits can be arranged on request.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Helen Holt
Email: helen.holt2@nhs.net
Clinical Biochemistry – East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Biochemistry – Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
We provide comprehensive training within our organisation, North West London Pathology (NWLP), as we offer a wide range of specialist Clinical Biochemistry services. Trainees will spend the largest proportion of their training programme at Charing Cross Hospital, but some rotations and training are delivered across other hospital sites within NWLP. For their core rotations, trainees will spend up to two months at West Middlesex Hospital (Clinical Biochemistry) and up to two months at Hammersmith Hospital (Haematology).
Information about our sites and the full range of routine and specialist services we provide can be found on our website: www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk. For the few specialist services not offered by NWLP, placements can be arranged with other London laboratories.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Biochemistry – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This post will be mainly based at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital (East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust). As part of our Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology network, it is planned that you will be employed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (as the network host trust from April 2026)
You may be required to attend training opportunities at any of the other trusts within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology network. The network includes Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Jane Oakey
Email: jane.oakey@elht.nhs.uk
Clinical Biochemistry – Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Biochemistry – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
This STP post will be based at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) with Wythenshawe Hospital as the main base. Rotations will take place within the Trust at our Wythenshawe, Trafford, and Oxford Road Campus sites. Additional visits may be arranged to other Trusts within the Greater Manchester Pathology Network to gain experience of assays not carried out within MFT such as drugs of abuse analysis and Downs screening. Car parking is available on all sites and there are public transport links to all hospitals.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits can be arranged.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Jo Adaway
Email: jo.adaway@mft.nhs.uk
Clinical Biochemistry – North Bristol NHS Trust
As a Clinical Biochemistry STP your training will be based in the Blood Sciences department of Severn Pathology in the Pathology Sciences building at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. We provide a wide range of specialist Clinical Biochemistry services and have multiple specialties in Severn Pathology and so rotations will be on site. Further information on the services provided within Severn Pathology can be found on our website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/severn-pathology/pathology-services
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Biochemistry – Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
This STP training position is based at the Royal Oldham Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). The laboratory comprises a core hub site for inpatient and primary care work based at Oldham, and an essential services laboratory at Fairfield General Hospital. Placements in other disciplines and biochemistry specialisms take place across other sites of the NCA (eg Salford), and sites in Greater Manchester.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits can be scheduled for applicants seeking further information about the post.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Jonathan Scargill
Email: jonathan.scargill@nca.nhs.uk
Clinical Biochemistry – Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
The Oxford University Hospitals’ Department of Clinical Biochemistry serves the whole of Oxfordshire and receives samples from over 4,000 patients daily, and it also serves as a hub for maternal and neonatal screening for the county and beyond. In Oxford, you will learn about the various automated and manual analytical techniques in use, and will have opportunity to attend formal and informal educational seminars, meetings and clinical case discussions in the main John Radcliffe Hospital site, where you will be based.
Trainee clinical scientists are well supported by the scientific, laboratory and medical personnel in the department. All first year rotations (Haematology, Immunology and Genetics) will be based in Oxford. Additional specialist training in paediatric biochemistry, toxicology and trace element analyses will be by periods of secondment at specialist centres away from Oxford.
Local promotion details for post(s): Virtual and in-person site visits or discussions about the training post are welcome.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Zoe Maunsell-Brown
Email: zoe.maunsell@ouh.nhs.uk
Clinical Biochemistry – Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated trainee to join our Blood Sciences team at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
The training post is primarily based within our purpose-built multidisciplinary laboratory, where biochemistry, haematology/transfusion and immunology rotations will be completed. We have a specialised laboratory for the regional antenatal/newborn screening programmes and utilise a wide range of analytical techniques including LCMS/MS. To complete some of the specialist competencies, you will be required to undertake rotations at Salisbury (Genetics) and Southampton (Specialist metabolic/paediatric biochemistry), gaining exposure to a broad diagnostic scope.
The department is experienced in delivering the STP and has a friendly and supportive team. There will also be opportunities to attend ward rounds, observe clinics and attend MDT meetings.
Queen Alexandra is one of the largest hospitals in the area, employing over 8,700 staff who are dedicated to providing compassionate care to our local population.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits may be available upon request.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Helen MacGregor
Email: helen.macgregor8@nhs.net
Clinical Biochemistry – Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
The main base will be the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, which is part of the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) network. The BSPS laboratories provide routine and specialist services both locally and nationally. The trainee will benefit from the experience of a wide range of routine services on site, as well as spending time at other sites within the BSPS pathology network to gain further routine and specialist expertise. To cover the Clinical Immunology rotation, the trainee will have to visit the BSPS Immunology laboratory based at St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey. To cover the Genetics/Genomics rotation, the trainee will have to visit the Molecular Diagnostics laboratory based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. A Paediatric placement will be based at Synnovis, London. We are a friendly and welcoming team and the scope of our clinical and diagnostic services ensures our trainees receive full support in developing their knowledge and expertise.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants are welcome to get in touch to arrange site visits.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Ellen Stephens
Email: ellen.stephens@nhs.net
Clinical Biochemistry – Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the only acute hospital in Cornwall and the Clinical Chemistry Dept. services the whole county. We offer a mix of routine and specialist work but are also part of a regional network of laboratories. We are a small friendly team of 5 clinical scientists ranging in age from 20’s upwards. Our STP trainees become part of the Clinical Scientist team from the outset and senior staff are always on hand. Our aim is to make the training interesting and relevant, and the trainee will be exposed to a wide range of clinical and scientific activities.
Cornwall is a beautiful county which offers an exceptional quality of life; sailing, surfing and walking, as well as an eclectic mixture of restaurants, cafes and bars. Although remoteness is part of Cornwall’s attraction, there are good road, rail and airport links with the rest of the UK.
Local promotion details for post(s): We encourage any applicants to get in touch if they would like a laboratory tour or an informal chat with the STP lead or any of the Clinical Scientist team.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Anthea Patterson
Email: antheapatterson@nhs.net
Clinical Biochemistry – Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We are excited to be able to offer a position for a STP trainee to join our Clinical Biochemistry team. The main base for the post will be the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford. The laboratory provides routine and specialist services both locally and nationally. The trainee will benefit from the experience of a wide range of services on site, as well as spending time at other sites within the Berkshire and Pathology Services (BSPS) pathology network. To cover the Clinical Immunology rotation, the STP trainee will have to visit the BSPS Immunology laboratory which is based at St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey. A Paediatric placement will be based at Synnovis in London.
We are a very friendly and welcoming team and the scope of our clinical and diagnostic services ensures that our STP Clinical Biochemistry trainees receive full support in developing their knowledge and expertise.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants are welcome to get in touch to arrange site visits.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Gwen Wark
Email: gwen.wark@nhs.net
Clinical Biochemistry – St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Biochemistry – Synnovis (London)
Synnovis is a joint venture between Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the private partner SYNLAB. The training post will be based in the Synnovis hub laboratory in London Blackfriars, but rotations to the Trust sites (particularly St Thomas’ Hospital and King’s College Hospital) is required to complete the training.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Katharine Bates
Email: katharine.bates@synnovis.co.uk
Clinical Biochemistry – The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Black Country Pathology Services (BCPS) is a network of four NHS Trusts in the West Midlands, which hosts a large automated hub laboratory at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, and essential services laboratories at Midland Metropolitan Hospital Birmingham, Russells Hall Hospital Dudley, and Manor Hospital Walsall. Specialist Biochemistry services operate at Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich, and City Hospital in Birmingham, which provides services including trace elements, toxicology, pharmacogenetics, TPMT, biologic drugs, renal stones and vitamin analysis amongst others.
The successful STP trainees will be primarily based at New Cross Hospital, Sandwell General Hospital and Russells Hall Hospital during their training. There may be requirement to travel to other sites in the network as required. STP’s will be joining a large team of clinical scientists and other STP trainees.
Local promotion details for post(s): If any applicants wish to visit BCPS prior to choosing STP locations, please contact Lauren Starbrook to arrange this.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Lauren Starbrook
Email: lauren.starbrook@nhs.net
Clinical Biochemistry – Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
The successful trainee will be based within the Clinical Biochemistry department at Torbay Hospital, Torquay, South Devon. For the year one rotations in Immunology and Genetics, there will be a need to travel to Derriford Hospital (Plymouth) and Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Exeter), respectively.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits to the department will be possible on request using the contact details provided.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Joe Bailey
Email: joebailey@nhs.net
Clinical Biochemistry – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
The successful candidate will be expected to work primarily in the Clinical Biochemistry laboratories on the Heartlands and Queen Elizabeth hospital sites. There will also be opportunity to experience our smaller laboratories at Good Hope and Solihull hospitals. Our laboratories offer a wealth of opportunities for trainees. Our large main automated laboratories utilise Abbott Alinity platforms coupled with state-of-the-art pre analytical and track systems which offer an extensive range of tests. We have a strong specialist biochemistry service on both sites and use high tech equipment like tandem mass spectrometry, HPLC, high resolution accurate mass spectrometry, ICP-MS, GC-MS, FTIR and Real time PCR. UHB also has large immunology and toxicology sections on the Heartlands site and are part of a pathology network with the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS laboratories.
We also have strong links with the clinical teams on both sites, in particular endocrinology, metabolic medicine, liver, gastroenterology, acute medicine and cardiology and work with these teams to develop current and new services to support diagnosis and monitoring of disease and ultimately help patients when they need it most.
We currently have 3 STP trainees in biochemistry at UHB and have a very successful history of training and retaining trainees in the profession. The biochemistry Clinical Scientist team currently consists of 3 Consultant Clinical Scientists, 4 Principal Clinical Scientists and 11.5 Senior Clinical Scientists. This team provides an excellent support network and a wealth of experience and knowledge to trainees training at UHB.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Biochemistry – University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
We are excited to host a trainee in our Clinical Biochemistry Department at University Hospitals Dorset. You will be joining a One Dorset Pathology (ODP) Clinical Biochemistry team comprising of one medical consultant, two consultant clinical scientists and two principal clinical scientists. Our expanding service means you’ll gain lots of experience in service development, clinical audits, quality management, attendance at ward rounds and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
We work across two sites with a free staff shuttle bus between Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals. We have fabulous coastlines including the Jurassic Coast, as well as beautiful countryside and nature reserves. Plenty of great places for a good work-life balance here (being at the beach <20 minutes after finishing work is amazing in the summer). You can even be in central London within 2 hours on the train.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits are available upon request
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Rebecca Stead
Email: rebeccastead@nhs.net
Clinical Biochemistry – University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Biochemistry – University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Training will mostly be based at Derriford Hospital, the main site of University Hospitals Plymouth. The biochemistry department consists of an automation laboratory, a special investigations laboratory (including mass spectrometry, inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry and high-performance liquid chromatography) and a point of care testing section. If required, staff accommodation is available, which is a 10 minute walk from the hospital.
Additional training locations: in first year there will be a requirement to travel to Exeter several times over 4-6 weeks during a rotational module, along with a short placement (~2 weeks) in North Bristol during final year. There may also be opportunities for additional short, ad-hoc placements at other UK laboratories during training.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Biochemistry – Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for a role that will provide you with an outstanding foundation to build a career as a Clinical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry? If so, this might be the role for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and motivated individual, with a passion for Clinical Biochemistry and patient care, to undertake Clinical Scientist training at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. You will join a dedicated, highly skilled and experienced team of Clinical Scientists at the cutting edge of healthcare on Wirral.
You will be given with a range of learning opportunities and development tasks including rotations to regional specialty centres such as Liverpool, Chester and Manchester, which will provide a solid foundation for your future career. You will work as a member of our Clinical Biochemistry team and gain experience in Haematology and Transfusion sections in our Blood Sciences department. Protected study leave and dedicated 1 to 1 teaching with the Clinical Scientists and Chemical Pathologist will be provided on a regular basis.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants are welcome to us for more information and a tour of the department.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Lee Carter
Email: lcarter2@nhs.net