Clinical Scientist - Cytogenetics - SE-HMDS at King's College Hospital
We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced individual in cancer cytogenetics and/or molecular genetics to join our team providing a comprehensive genomics service for patients with known or suspected haematological malignancies. Contributing towards patient care by participating in the provision of high quality genomic analyses of haematological tissues, as part of the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) within the South East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH).
Experience of cancer genomics including cytogenetic and/or molecular techniques, excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential for this role, as the post holder will ensure the timeliness of reporting of complex analyses to enable rapid patient treatment decisions.
In particular, previous experience in a haemato-oncology cytogenetic analysis is highly desirable.
Successful applicants with HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist will be appointed at Band 7 AfC equivalence.
Candidates with appropriate experience in haemato-oncology genomics (cytogenetics and/or molecular) who are preparing for HCPC registration as a clinical scientist within 6 months, or who are HCPC registered as a biomedical scientist are also encouraged to apply. If successful, such candidates will be employed at Band AfC 6 equivalence.
Main duties of the job
This role is primarily a cytogenetics post; however, molecular genetic experience will be considered and utilised in the SE-HMDS as required.
The SE-HMDS service currently offers a comprehensive specialist genomics service tailored to the requirements of the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies.
As part of the dynamic team you will have duties including:
* Sample Triage: You will be responsible for the selection of appropriate genomic investigations for different referral indications and in view of other SE-HMDS results.
* Analysis and reporting: You will contribute to the analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic variants from a wide variety of different genomic technologies, to enable rapid patient treatment decisions. You will ensure work is carried out to a high standard and within relevant target reporting times.
* Quality: You will be expected to contribute to quality management activities, including compliance with UKAS laboratory accreditation standards, teaching, training and performing audits.
* Training: You will be both trained as competent, and in turn become a trainer, in the triage of samples for genomic studies and the accurate analysis, interpretation and reporting of acquired genomic results. Good communication, team working and supervisory skills are essential to guide and manage more junior and trainee staff.
* Service development: You will be involved in the adoption of new tests and technologies, leading validation of these into the SE-HMDS genomics service.
* Collaboration: As part of a specialised integrated HMDS service you will have a close working relationship with a diverse group of specialists including other genomic scientists, bioinformaticians, immunophenotyping scientists, Histopathologists and Consultant Clinical Haematologists.
* Professional development: You will have the opportunity to attend the plethora of available learning opportunities offered internally including the SEGLH Educational Sessions and SE-HMDS Integrated Training Sessions. Participation in relevant national and international scientific and/or clinical meetings is also actively encouraged and supported by Synnovis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First or second-class honours degree in relevant scientific subject or Healthcare Science
* MSc in relevant scientific subject or equivalent
* HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
* Willing to work towards higher levels of professional practice such as PhD or FRCPath Part 1
Experience
* Detailed working knowledge of the specific discipline
* Experience in and ability to perform and supervise analysis, interpretation and technical validation of routine, complex and specialist results
* Using Laboratory Information Management Systems
* Maintaining quality systems
* Resolving troubleshooting activity for highly technical and precision equipment and assays
* Involvement in research and development projects
* Leadership qualities with experience of coaching, co-ordinating and managing a team
Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to troubleshoot and train those who use the Laboratory Information Management Systems
* Ability to manage effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple conflicting priorities
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.
Depending on experience: £54,320 to £60,981 per annum, dependent on experience.
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