Principal Healthcare Scientist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £60,494.00 i £70,566.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £60494.00 - £70566.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Colindale, NW9 5EQ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | K9919-26-0064 |
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Essential role criteria: PhD or equivalent higher qualification and more than 3 years experience in an appropriate microbiology or molecular biology field Substantial working knowledge and experience in antimicrobial resistance and phenotypicand molecular diagnostic assays for detection of resistance Experience of working in pathogen genomics Experience of external collaboration, with demonstrable expertise in scientific research withgrant writing and publication record Experience of developing junior staff members, including line management experience Clear communicator with excellent writing skills, report writing, and presentation skills Evidence of success in efficient and effective project participation and management Conduct behaviours in a manner aligned to the Civil Service Code of Conduct Desirable role criteria: Practical experience in whole genome sequencing on Illumina and Oxford NanoporeTechnology platforms; some understanding of bioinformatics processes includingphylogenetic analyses Experience of making decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be anumber of courses of action Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 practitioner) Selection Process Details This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. Stage 1: Application & Sift Competency Based You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1500 word supporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1500 words. We will not consider any words over 1500 words. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting. Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of: PhD or equivalent higher qualification and more than 3 years experience in an appropriate microbiology or molecular biology field Substantial working knowledge and experience in antimicrobial resistance and phenotypic andmolecular diagnostic assays for detection of resistance Experience of working in pathogen genomics Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview Competency Based You will be invited to a single face to face interview.If face to face interviewsareplanned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview There will be a Presentation. Candidates will be asked to deliver a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation (title to be provided in interview invite) Interviews dates to be confirmed. Location This role is being offered as office/lab based at our Scientific Campus in Colindale. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can beappointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check.If based at our scientific campus, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Eligibility Criteria External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). Salary Information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another governmentdepartment, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary.Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Grade 7 £60,494- £70,566 (Inner London)