Principle Clinical Scientist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,755 - £60,504 per annum (PA) Pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2024 |
| Location: | Salisbury, SP2 8BJ |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6621861/188-CL410824 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS - Salisbury) for a full time 23-month fixed term post as Principal Clinical Scientist combined with Scientific Training Officer role. In addition to analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomics data from patients in either rare and inherited disease or cancer genomics fields, the successful candidate will support both STP and Route 2 trainees and be the designated departmental Training Officer for the Genomics STP programme.
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.
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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
As the Clinical Scientist training officer, you will coordinate and support the delivery of training to both STP and Route 2 trainees. You will also be the designated training officer for the Genomics STP training programme and will represent the department at both Central and South GLH and national Training committees. Significant experience of training delivery and assessment is essential. Experience of developing and evaluating training plans would be an advantage.
The WGLS is a member of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub. Employment will be with UHS but the role will be based with Salisbury District Hospital.
Employment will be with UHS but the role will be based within Salisbury District Hospital. There are future plans to re-locate to a joint facility with WGLS (Southampton) in the Southampton area once a suitable site has been identified (minimum 1 year notice prior to relocation).
• Postgraduate laboratory experience in Genomics Experience and competent in reporting of complex genomic results
• Significant experience of training delivery and assessment
• Experience in audit, developmental and project work. Research publications in a relevant field.
• Experience of developing and evaluating training plans
To be able to develop and perform novel or complex analyses for routine or specialist investigation requiring highly developed physical skills where accuracy is important. To ensure that others in the Department are fully trained in their use.
With specialist knowledge, provide a high quality clinical diagnostic service on diagnoses and treatment of patients to medical staff within the Trust, Primary Care and external referrals from other Trusts, by the analysis, interpretation and reporting of clinical results.2. To provide expert analytical and advisory service nationally, on request.3. To co-ordinate and initiate Development and Research as a major job role.4. As a Principal Clinical Scientist oversee the quality of service, make decisions and implement policies.5. To train staff to ensure compliance with professional standards.6. To perform local, regional and national audits and implement their findings.7. To liaise regularly with clinical users to ensure provision of a high quality diagnostic service to achieve improved clinical governance.8. To supervise Scientist Training Programme staff on appropriate training programmes, Specialist Registrars in training for the FRCPath and Biomedical Scientists.
Clinical1. To be responsible for the day to day selection, performance and interpretation of abnormal results including highly specialist diagnostic tests and to identify and troubleshoot issues to maintain the quality of the diagnostic service.2. To analyse, interpret, report and validate patient results, adding comments in view of other available clinical data.3. To independently discuss and advise clinicians on the complex interpretation of results. e.g. advise on differential diagnoses, monitoring and test requesting.4. To determine the clinical priority for urgent tests, clinical implications of abnormal results and recommendations on further tests and referrals, in order to provide appropriate advice and result interpretation contributing to patient care, determining the best course of action in complex cases.5. To be responsible for organising and planning sections workload to meet service and patient needs, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.6. To be responsible for preparing spreadsheets and databases for analysing clinical data for case review meetings with other multidisciplinary Medical staff.7. To write clinical guidelines and policies for the Department and other specialities
Managerial 1. As a Principal Clinical Scientist contribute to the development, integration and management of the Wessex Genomics Laboratory discipline within Pathology.2. To oversee the quality of the relevant area of the department and ensure all the protocols/procedures are followed and all the work correctly documented/recorded. To participate in relevant national external quality control assessment schemes (NEQAS) and present the data at laboratory meetings.3. Contribute to departmental lab meetings to ensure clinical governance issues are addressed and taken to the pathology steering group meetings.4. Ensure good communication and efficient performance within the department by actively participating in regular operational meetings.5. To provide clinical leadership and supervise members of staff including Clinical Scientists, STPs, Biomedical Scientists, Healthcare Science Practitioners, Medical Laboratory Assistants, research staff and medical and science students in the clinical relevance of tests, specimen requirements and clinical authorisation.6. To be responsible for implementation of National, Trust and Departmental policies within the Department. Responsible for producing local and regional.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024