Principal Clinical Scientist

NHS; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist to join their Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service in Salisbury. This full-time position involves providing high-quality clinical diagnostic services, interpreting genomic information, and overseeing training programs. Candidates should possess an honours degree, an MSc or equivalent, and be HCPC registered, along with relevant laboratory experience. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a national genomics network and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist with evidence of further specialist training.
• Postgraduate laboratory experience in Genomics.
• Experience and competence in reporting complex genomic results.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality clinical diagnostic service.
• Oversee the quality of service and implement policies.
• Train staff to ensure compliance with professional standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Expertise in genomic analysis

Education

Honours degree in a scientific subject

MSc in relevant discipline or equivalent level of knowledge

PhD or FRCPath Part 1

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a Principal Clinical Scientist position to join the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS) in Salisbury. This is a full‑time, permanent role within the cancer genomics team, based at Salisbury District Hospital while employed by UHS.

Responsibilities

You will join a diagnostic team committed to patient‑centred service provision through accurate, timely data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is critical to ensure that patient results are delivered safely and efficiently, directing patient management and therapeutic decisions.

• With specialist knowledge, provide a high quality clinical diagnostic service on diagnoses and treatment of patients to medical staff within the Trust, Primary Care and external referrals from other Trusts, by the analysis, interpretation and reporting of clinical results.
• To provide expert analytical and advisory service nationally, on request.
• To co‑ordinate and initiate Development and Research as a major job role.
• As a Principal Clinical Scientist oversee the quality of service, make decisions and implement policies.
• To train staff to ensure compliance with professional standards.
• To perform local, regional and national audits and implement their findings.
• To liaise regularly with clinical users to ensure provision of a high quality diagnostic service to achieve improved clinical governance.
• To supervise Scientist Training Programme staff on appropriate training programmes, Specialist Registrars in training for the FRCPath and Biomedical Scientists.

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in a scientific subject
• MSc in relevant discipline or equivalent level of knowledge
• HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist with evidence of further specialist training
• Postgraduate laboratory experience in Genomics
• Experience and competence in reporting of complex genomic results
• Leadership skills
• Comprehensive understanding of quality control / quality assurance procedures and UKAS requirements
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• PhD or FRCPath Part 1
• Experience in audit, development and project work
• Experience in research publications in a relevant field

Benefits

Applicants may discuss flexible working arrangements. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a national genomics network.

EEO Statement

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is an employer that commits to inclusive, non‑discriminatory practices and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.