Registered Clinical Scientist - Genetics

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester seeks a Clinical Scientist in Genetics to manage cytogenetic, microarray, and molecular pathology analysis. The successful candidate will have HCPC Registration and contribute to service development and training. They will be responsible for delivering high-quality reports and ensuring accuracy in analyses. Join a supportive team aiming for research and education excellence while focusing on health equality in patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is required as a Clinical Scientist in Cytogenetics/Genetics.
• Experience in high-quality cytogenetic, microarray, and molecular pathology analysis.
• Ability to check the accuracy of cytogenetic/microarray/molecular pathology analysis.

Responsibilities

• Undertake scientific duties and responsibilities of a clinical scientist.
• Provide appropriate interpretation and prepare informative reports.
• Supervise and coordinate training for other staff members.

Skills

Cytogenetic analysis

Microarray analysis

Molecular pathology

Image analysis

Bioinformatics

Education

HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Cytogenetics/Genetics

Tools

Microscopy

Microarray software

PCR/NGS software

Job description

The postholder will undertake the scientific duties and responsibilities of a clinical scientist in genetics in the provision of an effective and high quality ISO 15189(2022) accredited service to patients. They will participate in any required further training and will take measures necessary to acquire, improve and apply the skills and expertise needed for defined routine preparative, analytical and associated procedures.

The postholder will be personally responsible for their own work, subject to the supervision and direction of the Head of Service or other designated senior staff. They will undertake Continuing Professional Development and will hold HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Cytogenetics/Genetics.

To perform high-quality, accurate cytogenetic, microarray and molecular pathology analysis across the sample range. This involves the use of microscopy, an image analysis system, microarray software and related bioinformatic packages and relevant PCR/NGS software.

To provide appropriate interpretation and prepare informative reports to referring clinicians, which includes recommendations for future testing and clinical outcomes, under the guidance of registered scientists, the Section Heads or Head of Service.

To check the accuracy of the cytogenetic/microarray/molecular pathology analysis including the interpretation and report-writing of the analysis performed by registered and non registered analytical colleagues.

To undertake a role in service development and enhancement, through the use of clinical audit and R & D.

To participate in staff rotation through all laboratory sections to achieve experience and to assist in the full range of procedures.

To assist in the supervision, training and co‑ordination of other members of staff, such as biomedical assistants, genetic technologists and other trainee scientists.

To act as deputy to the section heads when necessary and as directed.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030).

Strategic Goals

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Values

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.