MSE Clinical Scientist Lead - Critical Care

MSE Clinical Scientist Lead - Critical Care

Job Summary
Are you passionate about applying cutting-edge science to make a real difference in critical care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our dynamic Critical Care Science team, where you'll play a key role in delivering expert scientific and technological support to critically ill patients across our three-site critical care service including specialist cardiothoracic and burn centres.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that combines science, technology, and patient care to save lives.
• Work in a cutting-edge environment, ensuring the safe and effective use of advanced medical technology.
• Lead and develop a team, shaping the future of critical care science through training and innovation.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Critical Care Scientist, you'll be at the heart of our service, taking responsibility for:

• Providing specialist scientific expertise to optimise patient care and clinical outcomes.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of our critical care science services.
• Leading service planning and coordination, ensuring seamless integration across our three sites.
• Developing and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Driving innovation, supporting the Scientist Training Programme (STP) and pioneering an apprenticeship pathway for healthcare science associates.

What's in It for You?

• A role where your scientific knowledge and technical skills truly make an impact.
• Professional development opportunities within an NSHCS-accredited department.
• A collaborative and supportive team that values innovation and excellence.

If you're ready to take your career in Critical Care Science to the next level and be part of a team that's shaping the future of patient care, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Job Responsibilities

For further information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National School of Health care science (Scientist Training Programme- STP) in Critical Care or academy of health care science equivalence.
• MSc or equivalent in relevant science subject at Master level.
• Degree or evidence of equivalent study in a relevant physiological science.

Desirable

• Leadership qualification.
• Teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in a scientific role in a busy Critical Care environment.
• Evidenced senior management of staff, developing a service and budget management.

Desirable

• Evidenced leadership, teaching and assessment of critical care scientists.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL
Employer's Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk