Job summary
The East Genomic Laboratory Hub (East GLH) is one of seven hubs in the Genomic Medicine Service. Delivering Genomics testing to 31 NHS Trusts, serving over 9m people, is complex and challenging. The Cambridge Genomics Laboratory is therefore pleased to be recruiting an experienced Healthcare Scientist who can work in a rare and inherited disease section. Depending on the candidate's experience and potential. HCPC Registered candidates will be appointed at Band 7, and those needing to work to registration will be appointed at Band 6 until registered, subject to agreed timelines.
The Cambridge Genomics Laboratory is the lead laboratory of the East GLH. It is a busy workplace undergoing transformation. You will be able to analyse and report complex information to provide clinically relevant and timely reports to requesting clinicians.
You will join a dynamic establishment that is keenly developing its staff, making a real difference to patients who are benefitting from the latest genomic testing technology.
Please do contact us for more information or an informal visit. You can also read more about us at www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Analysis, interpretation, reporting and authorization of genomic test results
Deliver and maintain a high-quality diagnostic service to regional oncology services
Provide advice to clinicians and colleagues
Manage a small team of scientists by recruiting, training and supporting continual personal development
Ensure the continuous improvement and development of laboratory services
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th August 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 21st August 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th August 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 21st August 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in an appropriate biological science or equivalent qualification
- Assessed completion of formal training programme in genomics, clinical molecular genetics, cytogenetics or human genetics (i.e. MSc or similar) OR Experience externally assessed as being equivalent
- Registration as a Healthcare Scientist (Clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist) with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Part 1 examination for Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists
- Training qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant work experience in a Clinical Diagnostic Genetics laboratory, working as a Clinical/Biomedical Scientist, undertaking routine and complex genomic tests
- Analysing genomic data and reporting genomics tests
- Acting as a duty scientist or team leader
Desirable
- Research and Development relevant to genomic testing (molecular or cytogenetic)
- Evidence of training and developing of colleagues
- Ability to carry out audits, incident investigations and root cause analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a thorough knowledge of human molecular genetics or human cytogenetics
- To have a basic knowledge of typical laboratory operational procedures, quality management systems and problem solving techniques
- To have a good knowledge of analytical methods and processes used for the molecular and genomic diagnosis of rare and inherited diseases
Desirable
- To have detailed knowledge of a specific disease area applicable to genomics
- Knowledge of the processes involved in examining cancer samples in a clinical laboratory
- Knowledge of The National Genomic Test Directory and its implementation through Genomic Laboratory Hubs
Skills
Essential
- Able to organise and manage complex activities while providing leadership to a small team within the department
- Able to maintain intense concentration on important tasks for a sustained period of time despite frequent interruptions
- Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate advice; To have developed ability to deduce probability from a range of opinions
- Good verbal and written communication
- Able to use and manipulate lab computer system and standard software packages
- Ability to develop new protocols
Desirable
- To have developed practical ability in techniques used for the diagnosis of human genetic disorders
- Able to conduct Research and Development activities
- Able to prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings or conferences
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Able to maintain self control in difficult and challenging situations
- Self confident
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in an appropriate biological science or equivalent qualification
- Assessed completion of formal training programme in genomics, clinical molecular genetics, cytogenetics or human genetics (i.e. MSc or similar) OR Experience externally assessed as being equivalent
- Registration as a Healthcare Scientist (Clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist) with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Part 1 examination for Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists
- Training qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant work experience in a Clinical Diagnostic Genetics laboratory, working as a Clinical/Biomedical Scientist, undertaking routine and complex genomic tests
- Analysing genomic data and reporting genomics tests
- Acting as a duty scientist or team leader
Desirable
- Research and Development relevant to genomic testing (molecular or cytogenetic)
- Evidence of training and developing of colleagues
- Ability to carry out audits, incident investigations and root cause analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a thorough knowledge of human molecular genetics or human cytogenetics
- To have a basic knowledge of typical laboratory operational procedures, quality management systems and problem solving techniques
- To have a good knowledge of analytical methods and processes used for the molecular and genomic diagnosis of rare and inherited diseases
Desirable
- To have detailed knowledge of a specific disease area applicable to genomics
- Knowledge of the processes involved in examining cancer samples in a clinical laboratory
- Knowledge of The National Genomic Test Directory and its implementation through Genomic Laboratory Hubs
Skills
Essential
- Able to organise and manage complex activities while providing leadership to a small team within the department
- Able to maintain intense concentration on important tasks for a sustained period of time despite frequent interruptions
- Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate advice; To have developed ability to deduce probability from a range of opinions
- Good verbal and written communication
- Able to use and manipulate lab computer system and standard software packages
- Ability to develop new protocols
Desirable
- To have developed practical ability in techniques used for the diagnosis of human genetic disorders
- Able to conduct Research and Development activities
- Able to prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings or conferences
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Able to maintain self control in difficult and challenging situations
- Self confident
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrooke's Hospital Division B- Genomics Laboratory
Level 6 Addenbrooke's Treatment Centre, Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)