Senior Clinical Scientist

Barts Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 26 January 2025

Job summary

East & South East London Pathology Partnership

Band 8a HCPC-registered Senior Clinical Scientist in Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology

Applications are invited from exceptional, self-motivated HCPC-registered Clinical Scientists (cancer genomics, molecular or cytogenetics) to join the Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology Department.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have operational management of a designated area of the service. The post holder will be involved in the analysis and reporting of complex genomic results including molecular tests, cytogenetics and whole genome sequencing (WGS). The post holder will be involved in the research and development of genomic testing for cancer patients. The post holder will contribute to training and mentoring of the scientific workforce both within the organisation and across the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH).

About us

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band

Date posted

02 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-6906682ESEL

Job locations

Pathology and Pharmacy Building

80 Newark Street

London

E1 2ES


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Informal enquiries can be made to Marianne Grantham. Phone: 0203 246 0118 Email: marianne.grantham@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Informal enquiries can be made to Marianne Grantham. Phone: 0203 246 0118 Email: marianne.grantham@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience (in excess of 5 years) of working in cancer genomics within a diagnostic NHS laboratory
  • Experience and competence in writing complex clinical diagnostic reports
  • Experience of laboratory management and supervisory work

Desirable

  • Experience of analysing and reporting whole genome sequencing
  • Experience of teaching undergraduate / postgraduate students and clinical staff

Skills

Essential

  • Able to undertake advanced Molecular Pathology techniques including analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience of using bioinformatics tools to analyse and interpret complex genetic data
  • Good negotiating and influencing skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong understanding of cytogenetics and molecular genetics
  • Specialist knowledge of haematological disorders and solid cancers including theoretical understanding of other diagnostic specialities involved in patient diagnosis and management.
  • In depth knowledge of quality management systems and ISO15189 standards
  • Strong understanding of cytogenetics and molecular genetics Specialist knowledge of haematological disorders and solid cancers including theoretical understanding of other diagnostic specialities involved in patient diagnosis and management. In depth knowledge of quality management systems and ISO15189 standards Excellent operational and process management expertise

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in an appropriate Biological Science (1st or 2nd class)
  • FRCPath part 1 or PhD in Haem/Onc/Genetics
  • HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Desirable

  • Management qualification or demonstrable substantive experience.

Other

Essential

  • Reliable, responsible and organised
  • Able to lead a team
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Respects confidentiality

Desirable

  • Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in discipline and how they may influence the future of Pathology
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience (in excess of 5 years) of working in cancer genomics within a diagnostic NHS laboratory
  • Experience and competence in writing complex clinical diagnostic reports
  • Experience of laboratory management and supervisory work

Desirable

  • Experience of analysing and reporting whole genome sequencing
  • Experience of teaching undergraduate / postgraduate students and clinical staff

Skills

Essential

  • Able to undertake advanced Molecular Pathology techniques including analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience of using bioinformatics tools to analyse and interpret complex genetic data
  • Good negotiating and influencing skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong understanding of cytogenetics and molecular genetics
  • Specialist knowledge of haematological disorders and solid cancers including theoretical understanding of other diagnostic specialities involved in patient diagnosis and management.
  • In depth knowledge of quality management systems and ISO15189 standards
  • Strong understanding of cytogenetics and molecular genetics Specialist knowledge of haematological disorders and solid cancers including theoretical understanding of other diagnostic specialities involved in patient diagnosis and management. In depth knowledge of quality management systems and ISO15189 standards Excellent operational and process management expertise

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in an appropriate Biological Science (1st or 2nd class)
  • FRCPath part 1 or PhD in Haem/Onc/Genetics
  • HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Desirable

  • Management qualification or demonstrable substantive experience.

Other

Essential

  • Reliable, responsible and organised
  • Able to lead a team
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Respects confidentiality

Desirable

  • Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in discipline and how they may influence the future of Pathology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Pathology and Pharmacy Building

80 Newark Street

London

E1 2ES


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Pathology and Pharmacy Building

80 Newark Street

London

E1 2ES


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology

Marianne Grantham

marianne.grantham@nhs.net

Date posted

02 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-6906682ESEL

Job locations

Pathology and Pharmacy Building

80 Newark Street

London

E1 2ES


Supporting documents

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