Principal Clinical Scientist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,952 - £57,349 per annum or per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6209645/188-CLN0383 |
Summary
The Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS) are seeking a full time, permanent HCPC registered Clinical Scientist working in cancer genomics to join our scientific team.
The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service managed by University Hospital Southampton and formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, now WGLS (Salisbury), and Molecular pathology, now WGLS (Southampton) The WGLS is a Local Genomics Laboratory (LGL) of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub with a broad repertoire of cancer genomics testing across the two Wessex sites. This role is based at our Southampton site but there will be opportunity for your professional development in haem-onc and solid tumour across our service. We work flexibly and there will be the possibility of some remote working.
You will join our innovative Oncology Genomics team who are committed to patient-centred service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genetic/genomic information. The service provides a comprehensive range of molecular investigations and complex interpretation for haematological disease, MRD, solid organ tumours, and pharmacogenomics.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
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. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
You will be responsible for, using your specialist knowledge, providing a high quality clinical diagnostic service on diagnoses and treatment of patients to medical and scientific staff within the Trust, Primary Care and external referrals from other Trusts.
You will provide accurate and timely data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genetic/genomic information following a range of molecular genetic testing, including targeted Next Generation Sequencing panel testing and whole genome sequencing (WGS).
You will also support developments in personalised medicine including the transfer of assays to NGS platforms, complex interpretation, active engagement in MDTs and opportunities for research developments. As Principal Clinical Scientist you will oversee the quality of the service, make decisions and implement policies.
You will be highly involved in contributing to the training and education of all grades of staff within the section and in liaising with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service and act as a mentor for STP trainees within the department. Equally, you will be supported by the department in your future development, training and progression. There will be opportunity to gain experience in the other specialist sections of the department, across both sites. This will be based on your existing skills and experience and service needs.
Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way to direct patient management and therapeutic decisions.
What we’re looking for
• an HCPC registered clinical scientist with experience and knowledge in molecular diagnostics with evidence of further specialist training.
• a scientist with excellent knowledge of cancer genomics and the ability to critically analyse and interpret scientific data. Experience of variant classification according to published guidelines and WGS analysis is desirable, although not essential.
• a scientist able to produce clear and concise patient reports adhering to agreed templates and sample turnaround times
• a scientist with excellent communication skills to ensure effective multi-disciplinary team-working and communicate complex information at an appropriate level to service users.
• a scientist able to demonstrate an understanding of quality control / quality assurance procedures and UKAS requirements.
• a scientist able to show evidence of continuing professional development to demonstrate specialist knowledge.
Additional information
Successful candidates would be involved in the reporting of a host of different techniques including a range of molecular genetic testing including ddPCR, RT PCR, fragment analysis, Next Generation Sequencing panels and whole genome sequencing (WGS).
The service supports the training of STPs in genomics, cancer genomics and bioinformatics as well as HSST in Molecular Pathology of Acquired Disease and the training of rotating STPs in other closely related disciplines.
This advert closes on Monday 22 Apr 2024