Clinical Scientist

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An advanced healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical Scientist to manage laboratory tasks and oversee junior staff. Candidates should have an MSc or equivalent experience, communication skills, and experience with complex genetics software. The role includes compliance with health and safety policies and continuous professional development. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is a core value of the organization.

Qualifications

• MSc degree or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of training related to specific area.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work aligns with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Supervise junior scientists and medical laboratory assistants.
• Participate in the review of Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Ability to express and communicate ideas

Experience of clinical report writing

Ability to write clearly and concisely

Experience in working with complex genetics software

Competence in use of Microsoft software

Educational qualification in mathematics

Education

MSc degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

Management
• To ensure that work is carried out in line with Standard Operating Procedures and or Departmental policy.
• To prioritise work on a day to day basis and liaise with service users in order to co-ordinate the service provision.
• Supervise the day to day allocation of duties assigned to junior scientists and medical laboratory assistants working in the laboratory.
• To participate in the preparation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and in the review of these protocols when necessary.
• Ensure the Departmental Health and Safety Policy is adhered to, and under take the risk assessment of procedures as appropriate.

Person specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to express and communicate ideas, concepts and findings in all circumstances including email and telephone
• Experience of clinical report writing
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Experience in working with complex genetics software
• Competence in use of Microsoft software or equivalent
• Educational qualification in mathematics

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of personal development
• Self confident, contributes to laboratory meetings
• Able to work unsupervised
• Flexible approach to work, decision maker
• Experience of working in all areas of relevant diagnostic laboratory
• Able to write, review and follow SOPs
• Able to perform advanced training and ensuring compliance with professional standards

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of technological development e.g. NGS for diagnostic and/or clinical trial use

Specific Experience

Essential criteria

• MSc degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of training related to specific area
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

• HCPC registration (Essential for Clinical Scientist appointments)

Management experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage stock

Desirable criteria

• Ability to manage the specific laboratory areas and related staff on a daily basis

Management experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage stock

Desirable criteria

• Ability to manage the specific laboratory areas and related staff on a daily basis

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• JDPS (PDF, 310.4KB)
• Job features form (PDF, 110.5KB)
• Royal Marsden Trust Values (PDF, 715.5KB)
• Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide (PDF, 1.2MB)