Clinical Scientist

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 7 Clinical Scientist in the Oxford Genetics Laboratories. The role focuses on analysing complex data, interpreting results, and providing specialist advice within a rare disease setting.

Flexible hybrid onsite/remote working is available, with emphasis on teaching, research, and skill development. The post requires HCPC registration; STPs nearing completion will be appointed at band 6 until registration is attained.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required for appointment.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills for complex genomic data.
• Experience with rare disease diagnostics is desirable.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific information to clinicians.

Responsibilities

• To undertake clinical, scientific, technical and managerial duties with autonomy within designated sections.
• Maintain quality, accuracy and interpretation of results, under supervision where appropriate.
• Communicate complex information to other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to teaching/training of trainees and visitors.
• Rotate between sections to gain breadth and CPD.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpretation of results

Clinical scientific leadership

Education

HCPC registration

Tools

NGS panel analysis

WGS interpretation

Job description

BAND 7 CLINICAL SCIENTIST POST

We have an exciting opportunity to join our department as a Clinical Scientist within the rare disease section. We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with strengths in analysing complex data and/or interpreting the significance of results, who wish to broaden their experience and develop new skills. Flexible working patterns are available as is hybrid onsite / at home working. STPs nearing completion of their training are also encouraged to apply. HCPC registration is required for appointment to band 7, STPs nearing completion of training will be appointed at band 6 until registration is attained. The Oxford Genetics Laboratories, part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub, provide state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for a comprehensive range of molecular and cytogenetic investigations across Specialist and Core Rare Disease services as well as both cytogenetic and molecular services testing in Haemato-oncology and Solid tumours; including NGS panel analysis and WGS interpretation as determined by the genomics test directory. Alongside this, we are active in research and development, undertaking translational projects, participating in the haemato-oncology Network of Excellence and collaborating closely with many of the genetic research leaders in Oxford as well as the NIHR Oxford BRC.

Main Purpose Of The Post

To undertake clinical, scientific, technical and managerial duties with a considerable degree of autonomy within a designated section(s) providing a range of highly specialised or complex investigations

To take a high level of responsibility for their own work with ultimate responsibility for quality, accuracy and interpretation of results resting with more senior Clinical Scientists.

To communicate complex scientific and technical information and provide highly specialised advice to other health care professionals.

To undertake research and service development relevant to the aims of the department and acquire new scientific skills and expertise to maintain the laboratory at the forefront of scientific developments.

To participate in the teaching and training of pre-registration clinical scientists and genetic technologists as well as Specialist Registrars and other visitors within the limits of their experience.

To supervise junior scientific and technical staff in their day to day activities

To rotate between sections to obtain the breadth and depth of experience required at this level and undertake further training and CPD.

The full range of duties for this post is documented below. Duties undertaken at a given time will be determined in accordance with the needs of the service.

The Oxford Genetics Laboratories

work in partnership with laboratories in the West Midlands and Wessex to form the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub (C&SGLH). The Oxford Laboratories are the designated provider of a number of Specialist Rare Disease services including those for Cardiac, Endocrine, Eye Disorders, Haematology, Mitochondrial, Musculoskeletal and Neurology.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracy Lester Job title: Consultant Clinical Scientist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 225592