Principle Clinical Scientist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
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.
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 Principal Clinical Scientist. This would be a good opportunity for an experienced Senior Clinical Scientist to step up to a management role, develop their leadership skills and contribute to service development.HCPC registration and experience in complex variant interpretation (SNV and/or CNV) are essential requirements of the role. We welcome applications from candidates with either Rare Disease or Cancer Genomics background.
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.
Your responsibilities: You will join our diagnostic Rare and Inherited Disease or Cancer team who are committed to patient-centered 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: report authorisation and responsibility for service delivery in a specified area of the department including line management of scientists. Through collaboration with relevant management teams, you will contribute to the overall management and direction of the Department.You will also be involved in training and education within your 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 clinical and scientific knowledge of human genetics and the ability to critically analyse and interpret complex scientific data; good communication and leadership skills.PhD or FRCPath Part 1 is desirable.
Interviews: will be held on Tuesday 26th Nov.Further information: please contact Laura Chiecchio (l.chiecchio@nhs.net ) or Simon Thomas (simon.thomas1@nhs.net)
This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024