Clinical Scientist
Clinical Scientist
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06-02-2025
Job Description
Job Title: Clinical Scientist
Job Location: Southampton UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Contract
Job Seniority Level: MidSenior level
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS Salisbury) for a fulltime fixed term position (for 23 months) as a Clinical Scientist in Cancer. We are looking for a scientist with sound knowledge of cancer genetics and the ability to critically analyse and interpret scientific data. HCPC registration and experience in Gbanding analysis FISH variant interpretation (SNV and/or CNV) and reporting are key requirements of the role. Experience of WGS analysis is desirable although not essential.
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.
Working for our organisation
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 nonclinical 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.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of onsite and remote working. In addition we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Your responsibilities: You will join our diagnostic Cancer team who are committed to patientcentred 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: data analysis interpretation and reporting of genomic information following karyotyping FISH and a range of molecular genetic testing including targeted Next Generation sequencing panel testing and potentially WGS. You will also be involved in training and education within the 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 communication skills to ensure effective multidisciplinary teamworking and communicate complex information at an appropriate level to service users; understanding of quality control / quality assurance procedures and UKAS requirements.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS Salisbury) for a fulltime fixed term position (for 23 months) as a Clinical Scientist in Cancer. We are looking for a scientist with sound knowledge of cancer genetics and the ability to critically analyse and interpret scientific data. HCPC registration and experience in Gbanding analysis FISH variant interpretation (SNV and/or CNV) and reporting are key requirements of the role. Experience of WGS analysis is desirable although not essential.
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.
Working for our organisation
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 nonclinical 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.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of onsite and remote working. In addition we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Your responsibilities: You will join our diagnostic Cancer team who are committed to patientcentred 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: data analysis interpretation and reporting of genomic information following karyotyping FISH and a range of molecular genetic testing including targeted Next Generation sequencing panel testing and potentially WGS. You will also be involved in training and education within the 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 communication skills to ensure effective multidisciplinary teamworking and communicate complex information at an appropriate level to service users; understanding of quality control / quality assurance procedures and UKAS requirements.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Essential criteria
- Honours degree in relevant science subject.
- MSc in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Working towards FRCPath.
- PhD in subject relevant to clinical speciality
Essential criteria
- Highly skilled and knowledgeable in appropriate subject.
- Leadership skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of clinical (speciality) service and service provision in a range of subspecialities.
Essential criteria
- To keep abreast of current understanding of general aspects and develop more specialist knowledge in the discipline.
- To use this knowledge to work towards professional qualifications (FRCPath) benefiting patient care.
- To have laboratory practical skills necessary to troubleshoot and develop methods and carry out research projects and audits.
- To possess basic computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office.
- To be a good communicator (oral and written); explaining complex information clearly to a range of staff groups.
- To be able to work both independently and collaboratively with other medical and scientific staff. To be responsible for training
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure and meet deadlines and contractual arrangements.
- Able to maintain several tasks simultaneously.
- Organised decisive and confident.
- Motivated and enthusiastic.
- Publication record in relevant speciality.
- Able to give professional advise to a laboratory section and face the challenge of conflicting priorities.
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