Registered Clinical Scientist (XR07)

NHS; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Clinical/Healthcare Scientist in Genomics based in Leeds. This full-time role involves delivering a high-quality diagnostic genetics service and providing scientific expertise. Candidates should be HCPC registered or in training with experience in genomics. The position also requires strong analytical and communication skills. Flexibility for potential hybrid working is available. The successful applicant will contribute significantly to patient outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist or final year trainee with genomics experience.
• MSc or PhD in Genetics with significant laboratory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical genetics and analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop a high-quality diagnostic genetics service.
• Provide scientific leadership in the specified clinical area.
• Advise consultants and users on complex cases.

Skills

Clinical genetics knowledge

Advanced analytical skills

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

First Degree in a Biological subject

Further qualification equivalent to masters level

Registration with Health Professions Council as Clinical Scientist

Job description

PermanentHCPC Registered Clinical/Healthcare Scientist Posts in Genomics

37.5hours per week, full time (Flexible working practices including potentialhybrid on-site/remote working and including enhancements for weekend rota.)

Joinus to make a meaningful difference to patients lives

Ifyour passion is Genomics and you want to be at the forefront of improvingoutcomes for patients, then theres no better place to be.

Weare currently recruiting for dedicated individuals to join our growing teamin the Genomics Central Laboratory at Leeds St Jamess University Hospital,as Clinical Scientists.

Workingclosely with colleagues at Leeds and across the wider North East andYorkshire (NEY) region, youll be responsible for the:

Delivery and scientific developmentof a high-quality diagnostic laboratory genetics service

Scientific leadership in serviceprovision for a specified clinical area

Providing advice to consultants andother service users

Making contributions to shapenational best-practice

Pleasenote the shortlisting and interview dates are a guideline only and aresubject to change.

Main duties of the job

HCPC-registered Clinical Scientistwith evidenced Genomics experience (including Clinical Scientists from otherSTP disciplines); or

Final year (or late second year)Clinical Scientist trainee on an accredited training programme (e.g. STP orequivalence) with evidenced genomic experience; or

MSC or PHD in Genetics, withsignificant laboratory and analytical experience in a relevant clinicalsetting*; or

HCPC-registered biomedicalscientists (BMS) with genomics experience in a relevant clinical setting*

*Wouldbe appointed at an appropriate grade until HCPC registration as a ClinicalScientist by portfolio submission via ACS which you should expect to be ableto deliver within 12m.

Forfurther information please refer to the job description.

About us

Whowe are

Our160-strong workforce at Leeds St James Hospital provides the Leeds CentralGenomics Laboratory for the NEY Genomic Laboratory Hub. The NEY GLH serves around 9 millionpatients regionally and brings together genomic expertise across NHS Trustsin Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield. Wealso provide highly specialised tests for inherited cancers for the widerNHS.

TheLeeds Central Genomics laboratory is responsible for delivering the highthroughput Next Generation Sequencing facility for the GLH, based aroundNovaSeq, NextSeq550DX and Genexus platforms with associated technical andbioinformatics support to deliver an efficient service, in addition to abroad spectrum of equipment and technologies to support a full genomiclaboratory.

Over£4m has been invested in new and cutting-edge equipment in the last fouryears.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

JOBPURPOSE

Responsible for delivery andscientific development of a high quality diagnostic Laboratory GeneticsService.

Scientific lead in serviceprovision for specified clinical area.

Provide advice to Consultants andother users.

Participate in forming nationalbest-practice policy.

JOBDIMENSIONS

TheLeeds Genetics Laboratory at St Jamess University Hospital provides adiagnostic Genetic Service to the population of Yorkshire and Humber.Specialist diagnostic genetic services are provided at a national andinternational level, using a current annual budget of approximately £3millionand with over 70 staff, of which 35 are trained Clinical Scientists. Thelaboratory processes over 25,000 genetics samples per year, and generatesaround 20,000 reports, many of which are highly complex.

Thepost holder will independently discuss, advise and challenge clinicians andscientists, including Consultants (both from genetics and other disciplines)and GPs on the complex interpretation of results which may be sensitive orcontentious.

Thepost holder will provide input to ensure a high standard of service that isboth cost effective and efficient. This includes suggestions towardsdecisions on purchase of items of equipment, reagents or software valued upto £150,000, for example, specialised genetic analysers. There will be closeday-to-day working relationship with the Translational Genomics Unit (jointNHS and University facility), the University of Leeds, histopathology, theHaemological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS) and other pathologydepartments within LTHT, including shared use of space, equipment and otherfacilities.

Thepost-holder will present scientific findings at national and internationalscientific meetings. They will be involved in formulation of national andinternational best practice guidelines for genetic tests.

Thepost holder will be responsible for the mentoring and training of ClinicalScientist (clinical genetics) STP trainees.

Thereis a teaching relationship with the University of Leeds and the post holdermay contribute towards supervision of project work of Biology and Medicalundergraduates

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL

First Degree in a Biologicalsubject with a strong genetics component, or equivalent.

Further qualification or knowledgeequivalent to masters level.

Preparation towards Fellowship ofthe Royal College of Pathologists in Genetics or Molecular Pathology.

Registration with HealthProfessions Council as Clinical Scientist in Genetics, submodality MolecularGenetics or Cytogenetics.

Advanced theoretical knowledge ofclinical genetics and/or molecular pathology including routine andspecialised analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solving.

Knowledge of national, professionaland NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality.

Recognise and highlight areas intheir own work and others where there is a risk of clinical error.

Understanding of health and safetyprocedures/issues.

Understand issues relating tofinancial management, resource allocation and procurement.

Advanced analytical (technical) andinterpretative skills and ability to analyse complex situations.

Well-developed deductive andintuitive abilities.

To take personal responsibility forown decisions and advice.

Able to use and manipulatelaboratory computer systems and standard software packages.

Able to work as part of a team, andrecognise how personal goals relate to those of the department and Trust.

Good oral and written communicationskills including teaching.

Able to prepare and present complexscientific and clinical information at local, national or internationalconferences.

Able to maintain concentration forprolonged intervals on complex activities despite frequent interruptions.

Able to establish and maintaineffective networks with professional and clinical colleagues within andbeyond the Trust.

Good hand eye co-ordination forfine manipulation of instrumentation.

To maintain self control indifficult and challenging situations.

Able to troubleshoot underpressure, for instance while performing prenatal or predictive tests foradult-onset genetic diseases, with limited reporting timescales.

Able to identify R & D needs inown area and participate in R & D activities.

Able to participate in internalaudit activities.

Able to participate in clinicalaudit and present reports.

Able to relate service provision tonational best practice guidelines.

DESIRABLE

Doctorate, or knowledge toequivalent level.

Part 1 Fellowship of the RoyalCollege of Pathologists.

To have demonstrated specialistknowledge at a national or international level.

Involvement in formulation ofnational, professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision andquality.

Experience of membership ofcommittees at and national level.

THELEEDS WAY VALUES

Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see thisas a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by ourstaff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Accountable

Empowered

Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionallythe following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Quality focus: Maintenance ofhighest standards in laboratory tests and reports, with reference to bestpractice guidelines, National External Quality Assessment Scheme (NEQAS),Clinical Audit, Internal Audit and UKAS. Accreditation. Respond to mistakes ina way which leads to learning and service improvement.

Attention to detail: Observance ofhigh laboratory standards; operating according to up to date StandardOperating Procedures.

Patient orientation: Relatingactivities back to patient care; Clinical Audit.

Demonstration of honesty,integrity, self-confidence and self-control.

Open to change: Readiness torespond in a timely fashion to research, technological, strategic andfinancial change in this rapidly changing field.

COREBEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

Shares information openly withother team members and works in partnership with others to solve a problem.

Open to new approaches and copeswith changing targets.

Helps others to adjust theirbehaviour to changing circumstances.

Develops and initiates strategiesin response to change.

Makes active efforts to influencethe work of the team, takes responsibility for making appropriate decisions.

Relates well to people at alllevels and backgrounds.

Uses rational argument and data topersuade others.

Manages conflict diplomatically andcalmly.

Establishes and responds to userneeds and requirements.

Monitors and continuously reviewsservice processes and outcomes and looks for ways of improving servicequality.

Consistently attempts to trylearning in the workplace and from experiences.

Develops and maintains effectivenetworks.

Makes conscious choices about theirown personal development identifies their own strengths and weaknesses andorchestrates appropriate development opportunities.

Delegates appropriate tasks andresponsibility.

Allows others the authority toaccomplish tasks effectively.

Makes effective presentations andspeaks confidently in front of a group, including large group or audience,and at national and international meetings of peers.

Consults appropriately and seeksrelevant information, including financial, before making recommendations.

Remains objective and rational whendealing with emotive issues.

Sets deadlines and timescales formanaging their own workload.

Plans actions to achieve objectivesto schedule and produces detailed project plans

Anticipates problems anddifficulties and makes contingency plans.

Understands the long term strategyand objectives of their own department taking into account of the strengthsand weaknesses of the organisation.

Stands up for their own point ofview, even against opposition, and speaks with Sincerity and conviction.

Shows enthusiasm for their owninitiatives and acknowledges their own successes.

COREKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Advanced knowledge of specifiedrange of genetic diseases and disease mechanisms as described in currentliterature.

Knowledge of strategies and methodsof molecular genetic analysis, including financial implications.

Knowledge of equipment,bioinformatics tools and analysis pipelines used for genetic testing andanalysis,

Understanding of clinical featuresof inherited an/or somatic genetic diseases and counselling and ethicalissues.

Understanding of services providedby other pathology departmentsand other genetic centres.

Knowledge of internal and externalquality assurance and national and international best practice standards.

Understanding of health and safetyprocedures.

Understanding of department andTrust policies and procedures.

Knowledge of IT resources inrelation to genetic diagnosis, including bio-informatics.

Knowledge of mathematicalapproaches to interpret genetic data and determine genetic risk.

PRINCIPALDUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

Take personal responsibility fordelivery of laboratory scientific genetics service for specific diseases andothers as required.

Determine appropriate tests forindividual cases. Prioritise testing and reporting to ensure reportingtargets are met for all samples, including urgent predictive and prenataltests. Liase with technical staff.

Perform laboratory technical workas required, for example as part of a development project or troubleshootingof services.

Person Specification

Experience

• Demonstration of Continuous Professional Development
• Advanced theoretical knowledge of clinical laboratory genetics
• Knowledge of routine and specialised analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solving
• Knowledge of national, professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality
• Advanced analytical (technical) and interpretative skills and ability to analyse complex situations
• Knowledge of IT resources in relation to genetic diagnosis, including bio-informatics

Skills & behaviours

• Provide guidance within the department, and beyond within the context of service provision, development and quality
• Ability to maintain intense concentration on complex activities despite frequent interruptions
• Good oral and written communication skills, including teaching
• Able to use and manipulate laboratory computer systems and standard software packages

Qualifications

• First Degree in a Biological subject with a strong genetics component, or equivalent
• Further qualification or knowledge equivalent to masters level
• Registration with Health Professions Council as Clinical Scientist in Genetics, submodality Molecular Genetics

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.