Clinical Scientist

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a motivated Clinical Scientist to join their Genomics Laboratory Service at Nottingham University Hospitals. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Genetics and HCPC registration, and will work collaboratively to provide high-quality patient-focused genomics services. Responsibilities include result analysis, interpreting genomic data, and contributing to service development. The role offers various work arrangements, promoting flexibility.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist with experience in genomics.
• Laboratory experience in molecular genetics.
• Experience in UK Genomics diagnostic lab.

Responsibilities

• Analyse results from various genomic techniques.
• Liaise with clinical staff regarding results.
• Undertake service development, training, and quality assurance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

At least 2.1 honours degree in Genetics or related subject

Postgraduate degree or preparing for FRCPath part 1 exam

HCPC registration

Job description

Go back Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Clinical Scientist

The closing date is 30 June 2025

The Genomics Laboratory Service at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust are seeking an enthusiastic, well organized and highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Scientist team.

The ideal candidate will be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientists with experience in genomics. Clinical scientist trainees nearing the end of their training programme are also encouraged to apply. Applicants who are not yet registered with the HCPC would be offered a role at Band 6 until training and registration have been completed.

The successful candidate will join a team of Clinical Scientists and Healthcare Science Practitioners to provide a high quality patient focused genomics service. The post holder will be required to analyse results for a range of techniques and carry out variant interpretation. The post holder will be expected to liaise closely with clinical colleagues and work effectively with the Healthcare Science Practitioner staff.

Good planning, organisational and management skills are important for this role as well as good communication skills both written and verbal.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The successful candidate will perform as a HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist in the Genomic laboratory Service undertaking a range of scientific laboratory duties in order to provide an effective and high quality diagnostic clinical service to clinicians and patients.

The post holder, after training will be responsible for undertaking the analysis, interpretation and authorisation of simple and complex reports. In addition to this the post holder will be required to undertake service development, training and quality assurance tasks as directed by Senior Scientists of the laboratory.

About us

'With over 19,000 staff,we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH

Job responsibilities

For main responsibilities and job description please refer to the job description and person specification.

To direct referrals and the appropriate processing of samples within the laboratory.

To be responsible for the timely and accurate delivery and reporting of a variety (as a part of the laboratorys rotation system as required) of routine and non-routine genomic and molecular medicine tests/investigations.

To be personally responsible for the time management of multiple tasks as described in the job description and to respond to the changing requirements of laboratory by accommodating additional tasks and responsibilities as required.

To liaise with other members of staff to ensure that reports are authorised within the appropriate target time.

After appropriate training to authorise reports for transmission to clinicians who have requested the test.

To perform a variety of techniques in accordance with the role.

To correctly interpret and report the results of tests. This may include complex statistical analysis or the use of probability calculations to provide a risk estimate.

To undertake clinical liaison in accordance to the laboratory protocols and processes in providing accurate information and advice to authorised service user enquiries.

The ability to work well in a team and be able to communicate effectively with others is of paramount importance. The role is full time, however part time and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• At least 2.1 honours degree in Genetics or related subject
• HCPC registration
• postgraduate degree or preparing for FRCPath part 1 exam

Experience

• Laboratory experience in molecular genetics
• Experience in UK Genomics diagnostic lab

Analytical and judgement skills

• experience of variant interpretation

Planning and Organisation

• Management of workload or disease

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Home or remote working,Compressed hours