Clinical Scientist/Advanced Healthcare Scientist - Laboratory Genetics

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist or Advanced Healthcare Scientist to join the Somatic Programme within Laboratory Genetics at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. You will work in a nationally recognised genomics service delivering cancer-related genomic testing to inform diagnosis, prognosis and targeted treatment decisions.

Based within a state-of-the-art facility, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to

Qualifications

• First or Second Class Honours degree in a biological science.
• HCPC registration in an appropriate discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Genetics or Molecular Pathology or equivalent.
• Significant experience in diagnostic genetics, molecular pathology or cancer genomics laboratory.
• Experience with complex molecular data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Excellent communication, organisational and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Analysis, interpretation and reporting of complex somatic genetic and genomic data
• Authorisation of diagnostic reports that inform personalised cancer treatment pathways
• Providing specialist scientific advice to oncologists, haematologists, pathologists and other healthcare professionals
• Participation in Duty Scientist activities, ensuring appropriate test selection and prioritisation of urgent cancer referrals
• Supervision, training and support of junior scientific staff
• Leading and contributing to service development, validation of new technologies and implementation of innovative genomic testing strategies

Skills

HCPC registration

Cancer genomics experience

Complex molecular data analysis

Communication & teamwork

Education

Honours degree in biological science (First/Second Class)

Postgraduate qualification in Genetics or Molecular Pathology

HCPC registration in an appropriate discipline

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or Advanced Healthcare Scientist to join the Somatic Programme within Laboratory Genetics, part of the West of Scotland Centre for Genomic Medicine. The service provides comprehensive cancer genomics testing for patients across the West of Scotland and, through the Scottish Strategic Network for Genomic Medicine, supports precision oncology services across Scotland. Based within the state-of-the-art Laboratory Medicine Building at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, you will work at the forefront of molecular diagnostics, delivering genomic testing that directly informs cancer diagnosis, prognosis and targeted treatment decisions for patients with both solid tumours and haematological malignancies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised genomics service and play a key role in the delivery of precision medicine, helping ensure cancer patients across Scotland benefit from the latest advances in genomic diagnostics and targeted therapies.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
• Permanent, full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of over 110 scientific, technical and support staff, your responsibilities will include:
• Analysis, interpretation and reporting of complex somatic genetic and genomic data
• Authorisation of diagnostic reports that inform personalised cancer treatment pathways
• Providing specialist scientific advice to oncologists, haematologists, pathologists and other healthcare professionals
• Participation in Duty Scientist activities, ensuring appropriate test selection and prioritisation of urgent cancer referrals
• Supervision, training and support of junior scientific staff
• Leading and contributing to service development, validation of new technologies and implementation of innovative genomic testing strategies

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• A First or Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in a biological science
• HCPC registration in an appropriate discipline
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Genetics, Molecular Pathology or equivalent experience
• Significant experience within a diagnostic genetics, molecular pathology or cancer genomics laboratory
• Experience of complex molecular data analysis, interpretation and reporting
• Excellent communication, organisational and team-working skills

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.