Clinical Scientist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected healthcare institution in London seeks a Clinical Scientist for the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service. You will manage cases, analyze genomic data, and collaborate with clinical teams, ensuring quality service across specialized investigations. A BSc and HCPC registration are required, with opportunities for learning and development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Detail working knowledge of your specific discipline.
• Experience in performing and supervising the analysis of complex results.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret genomic test results.
• Collaborate closely with clinical teams.
• Contribute to the development and validation of new assays.

Skills

Cancer genomics

Communication skills

Proactive work ethic

Supervisory skills

Troubleshooting

Education

BSc honours degree in a relevant scientific or Healthcare Science subject

MSc in a relevant scientific subject or equivalent

HCPC State registration as a Clinical Scientist

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems

NGS panels

FISH analysis

SNP arrays

Job description

Job Summary

Clinical Scientist – Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service at King's College Hospital.

We are seeking an enthusiastic HCPC‑registered Clinical Scientist to join the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE‑HMDS) within the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub at King’s College Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in haematological malignancy genomics within a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will have experience in cancer genomics, strong communication skills, and a proactive work ethic. Prior experience in a haemato‑oncology genomics diagnostic laboratory is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and interpretation of data across a range of platforms, which may include NGS panels, G‑banding, FISH analysis and SNP arrays.
• Authorise genomic test results.
• Contribute to the development and validation of new assays and instrumentation.
• Collaborate closely with clinical teams and other SE‑HMDS laboratories.
• Present results in multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Genomics Tumour Advisory Board meetings.

The role involves managing your own caseload and delivering a high‑quality service across a range of specialised investigations for the SE‑Haematological Diagnostics Service. The role covers data analysis, result evaluation, interpretation and reporting of haematological malignancies, ensuring work is carried out to a high standard and within relevant target reporting times. You will participate at a senior level in all aspects of the work carried out by the SE‑HMDS, with an emphasis on cytogenetics, NGS analysis and SNP‑A microarray data, and Whole‑Genome Sequencing data analysis. You will present data to clinical colleagues in MDTs and Genomics Tumour Advisory Board meetings, contribute to new test development and optimisation of existing services, quality management activities including carrying out audits, ensuring compliance with UKAS ISO15189:2022 laboratory accreditation standards, and teaching and training staff and students at all levels. Depending on other laboratory needs, some home working will be possible. Occasional flexibility in working hours may be needed, with time off in lieu. Good communication, team working and supervisory skills are essential. As a Band 7 Clinical Scientist, you may be required to formally line‑manage staff. This is a fast‑paced environment, so it is essential that you can work to the highest standard efficiently and safely.

Development & Learning

You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through the ACCE competencies programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy, through which you can receive funding and support for advanced qualifications. Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund you can apply for finance to launch new innovative scientific projects, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer‑group meetings. We will assist you to maintain a portfolio that demonstrates CPD achievement and is compliant with the requirements of ongoing HCPC registration. We support flexible working patterns and remote working for activities that can be performed off‑site to promote a healthy work/life balance.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• BSc honours degree in a relevant scientific or Healthcare Science subject.
• MSc in a relevant scientific subject or equivalent.
• HCPC State registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards higher levels of professional practice such as FRCPath Part 1.

Essential Experience

• Registered clinical scientist with a detailed working knowledge of the specific discipline.
• Supervising junior employees.
• Education of physiology, pathology, and scientific principles relevant to specialism.
• Experience in and ability to perform and supervise analysis, interpretation and technical validation of routine, complex and specialist results.
• Using Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Maintaining quality systems.
• Experience of UKAS accreditation or performing audits.
• Evidence of research and development capability, or development of new techniques and troubleshooting existing assays.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in diagnostics techniques relevant to haemato‑oncology.
• Familiarity with haematological malignancy report writing and/or authorisation.
• Involvement in research and development projects.
• Leadership qualities with experience of coaching, coordinating and managing a team.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• A high degree of skill, knowledge and judgement where interpretation of results can be highly subjective.
li>Well‑developed physical skills, demonstrable ability to use precision equipment and consumables.
• Ability to troubleshoot and train those who use the Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Ability to manage effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple conflicting priorities.
• Competent at communicating verbally and in writing with colleagues, clinical staff and external parties.
• Ability to effectively manage own time, prioritise work for self and study.
• Ability to maintain focus and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Knowledge of the correct policies and procedures to implement in relation to quality systems, with reference to ISO/UKAS.
• Knowledge of the management of laboratory procedures in your own areas, including following Health and Safety legislation and procedures.

Desirable Skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.