Senior Scientist (BMS or CS) in Molecular Diagnostics

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford seeks a Senior Scientist (AfC Band 7) to lead molecular diagnostics, including PCR and sequencing, within the BSPS network.

You will supervise manual and automated assays, manage day-to-day operations, ensure quality management, train junior staff and liaise with clinicians across NHS and private facilities. The post offers a collaborative, patient-centred environment and opportunities to contribute to cancer services.

Qualifications

• State registered biomedical scientist or clinical scientist with appropriate experience.
• Experience in coordinating/overseeing molecular diagnostics workflows.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manual and automated complex molecular assays (PCR, sequencing, genetic signature analyses).
• Active in day-to-day management of commercial laboratory services.
• Interact with senior clinicians and nursing staff across NHS/private facilities; supervise junior staff.
• Assist in training and ensure release/authorization of diagnostic results.
• Maintain and develop quality management systems.

Skills

PCR

Sequencing

Quality management

Team leadership

Lab troubleshooting

Education

State registered biomedical scientist

Clinical scientist (relevant experience)

Job description

We have an opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join the Molecular Diagnostics Department at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust as a full time Senior Scientist at AfC Band 7. This post is open to state registered biomedical scientists or clinical scientists with the appropriate experience and background.

The Department is part of Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) and provides ISO15189 accredited specialist molecular diagnostic services to six NHS Trusts as well as private healthcare facilities across the region. The department specialises in the delivery of a number of genetic services and in the provision of specialist cancer services.

The job advertised here is to contribute to the development and delivery of specific cancer services.

We are looking for an experienced state registered scientist who is proactive in developing laboratory processes, has a keen eye for detail and works well in a team environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing the processing of both manual and automated complex molecular assay preparation such as PCR, sequencing and genetic signature analyses. The post-holder will be active in the day-to-day management of our commercial laboratory services and will be expected to interact effectively with senior clinicians and nursing staff from numerous NHS and private healthcare facilities as well as oversee departmental junior staff. They will have significant understanding of the maintenance of a quality management system. The post-holder will assist in training junior staff. They will take responsibility for the assessment, authorisation and release of diagnostic patient results.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nadine Collins Job title: Consultant Clinical Scientist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01483 571122

If after viewing the job description you have any questions or would like further information please contact Dr Nadine Collins; [e-mail]