Senior Clinical Scientist

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an exceptional Senior Clinical Scientist in Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology. This role offers the opportunity to lead in the analysis and reporting of complex genomic results, including whole genome sequencing, while contributing to the training of the scientific workforce. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to patient care and excellence, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities for professional growth. Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, and plays a key role in shaping the future of pathology services in east London.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Leisure and entertainment discounts

Parental leave

Childcare support schemes

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships at all levels

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cancer genomics within a diagnostic NHS laboratory.
• Competence in writing complex clinical diagnostic reports.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of a designated area of the service.
• Analysis and reporting of complex genomic results.

Skills

Advanced Molecular Pathology techniques

Bioinformatics tools

Negotiating skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Biological Science

FRCPath part 1 or PhD in Haem/Onc/Genetics

HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Job description

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Whether you’re looking to gain experience in a large, fast-paced hospital or get out into the community, we have a range of opportunities that allows you to build your entire career in one trust.

For us, every day is different. We provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London – that’s 6,000 people every day, speaking over 60 different languages. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that people living in east London live healthy lives.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

East & South East London Pathology Partnership

Band 8a HCPC-registered Senior Clinical Scientist in Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology

Applications are invited from exceptional, self-motivated HCPC-registered Clinical Scientists (cancer genomics, molecular or cytogenetics) to join the Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology Department.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have operational management of a designated area of the service. The post holder will be involved in the analysis and reporting of complex genomic results including molecular tests, cytogenetics and whole genome sequencing (WGS). The post holder will be involved in the research and development of genomic testing for cancer patients. The post holder will contribute to training and mentoring of the scientific workforce both within the organisation and across the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH).

Working for our organisation

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

• Significant experience (in excess of 5 years) of working in cancer genomics within a diagnostic NHS laboratory.
• Experience and competence in writing complex clinical diagnostic reports.
• Experience of laboratory management and supervisory work.
• Experience of analysing and reporting whole genome sequencing.
• Experience of teaching undergraduate/postgraduate students and clinical staff.

Skills

• Able to undertake advanced Molecular Pathology techniques including analysis and reporting.
• Experience of using bioinformatics tools to analyse and interpret complex genetic data.
• Good negotiating and influencing skills.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of cytogenetics and molecular genetics.
• Specialist knowledge of haematological disorders and solid cancers including theoretical understanding of other diagnostic specialities involved in patient diagnosis and management.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems and ISO15189 standards.
• Excellent operational and process management expertise.

Qualifications

• BSc in an appropriate Biological Science (1st or 2nd class).
• FRCPath part 1 or PhD in Haem/Onc/Genetics.
• HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist.

Other

• Reliable, responsible and organised.
• Able to lead a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Respects confidentiality.
• Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in discipline and how they may influence the future of Pathology.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name: Marianne Grantham
Job title: Head of Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology
Email address: [e-mail]

You’ll have access to a range of benefits including one of the best pension schemes in the UK, leisure and entertainment discounts and parental leave and childcare support schemes we’re really proud of.

We're also committed to ensuring that you are supported in gaining and developing the skills and knowledge needed to carry out your work safely and effectively, and to achieve your full potential. We offer a range of apprenticeships at all levels, as well as an extensive range of career development opportunities.