Main area Pathology Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 23 months (23 months secondment) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
* Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week Job ref 188-CL241224-A
Site Salisbury NHS Trust Town Southampton Salary £46,148.00- £52,809.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata Closing 03/02/2025 23:59 Interview date 24/02/2025
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS - Salisbury) for a full-time fixed term position (for 23 months) as a Clinical Scientist in Cancer. We are looking for a scientist with sound knowledge of cancer genetics and the ability to critically analyse and interpret scientific data. HCPC registration and experience in G-banding analysis, FISH, variant interpretation (SNV and/or CNV) and reporting are key requirements of the role. Experience of WGS analysis is desirable, although not essential.
WGLS is a member of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub. Employment will be with UHS but the role will be based within Salisbury District Hospital.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your responsibilities: You will join our diagnostic Cancer team who are committed to patient-centred service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way in order to direct patient management and therapeutic decisions.
Key components of the role will be: data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic information following karyotyping, FISH, and a range of molecular genetic testing, including targeted Next Generation sequencing, panel testing and potentially WGS. You will also be involved in training and education within the section and in liaising with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service.
What we are looking for: an HCPC registered scientist with considerable diagnostic laboratory experience; excellent communication skills to ensure effective multi-disciplinary team-working and communicate complex information at an appropriate level to service users; understanding of quality control / quality assurance procedures and UKAS requirements.
Person specification
Trust Values
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications / training required
* MSc in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge
* HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist
* Working towards FRCPath.
* PhD in subject relevant to clinical speciality
Previous or relevant experience necessary
* Highly skilled and knowledgeable in appropriate subject.
* Comprehensive knowledge and experience of clinical (speciality) service and service provision in a range of sub-specialities.
Aptitudes and skills required
* To keep abreast of current understanding of general aspects and develop more specialist knowledge in the discipline.
* To use this knowledge to work towards professional qualifications (FRCPath), benefiting patient care.
* To have laboratory practical skills necessary to trouble-shoot and develop methods and carry out research projects and audits.
* To possess basic computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office.
* To be a good communicator (oral and written); explaining complex information clearly to a range of staff groups.
* To be able to work both independently and collaboratively with other medical and scientific staff. To be responsible for training
* Able to maintain judgement under pressure and meet deadlines and contractual arrangements.
* Able to maintain several tasks simultaneously.
* Organised, decisive and confident.
* Motivated and enthusiastic.
* Publication record in relevant speciality.
* Able to give professional advise to a laboratory section and face the challenge of conflicting priorities.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
Our commitment to equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.
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