Clinical Scientist in Genomics

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a motivated Clinical Scientist with extensive experience in human molecular genetic diagnostics. This role involves interpreting complex diagnostic results and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, computing abilities, and a keen interest in enhancing diagnostic services. The position also includes participation in research and quality control procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to critically analyze and interpret scientific data.
• Strong interest in improving diagnostic services.
• Experience in molecular analysis and interpretation of complex test results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain links with clinical staff and represent the service at meetings.
• Provide interpretation of complex diagnostic investigations.
• Conduct data entry and analysis ensuring data validity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computing skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Extensive experience in human molecular genetic diagnostics

Tools

Laboratory information management systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Clinical Genetics & Genomics Laboratory (CGGL), based at the Royal Brompton Hospital, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS hospitals are the largest heart & lung centres in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We are a partnership of two specialist hospitals which are known throughout the world for our expertise, standard of care and research success.

The CGGL is a genomics diagnostic lab, providing state-of-the-art specialist cardiac & respiratory NGS-based genetic testing as part of the London South Genomics Laboratory Hub (LS GLH).

We are looking for a motivated Clinical Scientist, with extensive experience in human molecular genetic diagnostics, excellent interpersonal skills, to join our group. The successful candidate will have the ability to critically analyse and interpret scientific data, and compile comprehensive, integrated genomic reports.

Applicants should have good computing skills, be capable of working under pressure to tight deadlines, and be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. They should have good organisational skills, be able to work methodically with great attention to detail & have a strong interest in driving and improving the quality of diagnostic services. The CGGL is a UKAS-accredited medical laboratory, currently performing over 6000 diagnostic tests per annum and is also actively involved in research and teaching.

• Maintain close links with clinical staff and when required, represent the service at multidisciplinary meetings within the Trust.
• Present research and audit reports at local, regional and national scientific and clinical meetings.
• Provide interpretation of the results of highly complex diagnostic investigations.
• Provide a high level of expertise in molecular analysis for detection of genetic disease/abnormalities and in the interpretation of complex test results using international guidelines.
• Prepare and check standard and complex abnormal reports for authorisation by senior Clinical Scientists.
• Participate in internal and external quality control procedures.
• Undertake audits as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Assist during UKAS accreditation visits.
• Collaborate with other members of CGGL staff to ensure that technical work is performed in an accurate, timely and efficient manner to a standard that enables the highest quality of service to patients.
• Familiar with the laboratory information management systems.
• Conduct data entry and analysis always ensuring the validity and reliability of data.
• Undertake appropriate research and development of analytical procedures.
• Participate in internal research seminars/meetings including journal club.
• Maintain a portfolio of professional achievements & CPD activities.
• Maintain core competencies and maintain the required standards of competences when undertaking duties.
• Participate in annual performance review.
  
  

The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals are part of Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, with the Heart and Lung Clinical Care Group forming the largest heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We are a partnership of specialist hospitals which are known throughout the world for our expertise, standard of care and research success. The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory is also part of the NHSE South East Genomic Laboratory hub and is one of four cardiac and one of three respiratory laboratories, delivering the specialist testing nationally.

The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory in the Royal Brompton has generated deep expertise in cardiovascular (CV) and respiratory genetics through a large programme of work over the last 7 years and has established infrastructure, expertise and variant repositories on site. The CGGL has developed sophisticated bioinformatic tools and pipelines for the analysis and reporting of different types of sequence data and is actively involved in research to develop new technologies. The diagnostic service collaborates closely with the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI), Imperial College London.

Organisational Values

The post holder will: Put patients first, Take pride in what they do, Respect others, Strive to be the best & Act with integrity

Our values and behaviours framework| describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Morris-Rosendahl Deborah Job title: Director Clinical Genetics & Genomics Laboratory Email address: [e-mail]