Job summary
Principal Clinical Scientist in Cancer Genomics (Band 8B)
Bristol Genetics Laboratory, South West Genomics Laboratory Hub
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South West Genomics Laboratory Hub at Bristol for a Principal Clinical Scientist in the Rare Disease team. We are seeking a motivated, highly qualified and ambitious individual to play a key leadership role within our busy and friendly team.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be a key member of operational management team responsible for operational and strategic direction of a section of the Rare Disease team, managing and accountable for multiple areas of service (sub-sections) and staff. They will also provide expert clinical advice, clinical liaison and quality input and will be required to deputise for the lead Consultant in Rare Disease for relevant aspects of service strategy and management. The post holder will also lead on specific development projects.
Successful applicants must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a clinical scientist and have an upper second or first class honours degree and/or higher degree in a relevant scientific subject. Possession of full FRCPath is essential (candidates in possession of Part One and actively working towards Part Two are also encouraged to apply). Good communication, team working and supervisory skills are also essential, as is significant experience in team and service management in a diagnostic setting. Extensive experience of the scientific and interpretative aspects of the molecular diagnosis of rare disease (e.g. NGS, WGS, genomic copy number analysis) is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be expected to work 37 1/2 hours per week full-time over 7 days a week, including participation in regular weekend and out of hours working.
Applications from part-time applicants will also be considered.
About us
With a scientific and technical staff of over 100, Bristol Genetics Laboratory (BGL) is housed in new state of the art Pathology laboratories in North Bristol NHS Trust.
BGL is a fully integrated Genomics Laboratory providing comprehensive Cancer and Rare Inherited Disease genomic testing to the South West with extensive specialist services attracting a large number of national and international referrals. BGL has a significant R&D programme and also benefits from co-location with the University of Bristol Learning and Research Centre in the Trust Science Quarter.
BGL is fully committed to the provision of high-quality training at all levels, as an accredited training centre.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To actively participate in the strategic direction and development of a fully integrated laboratory genetics service including service redesign, innovation and transnational research, in collaboration with the Head of Rare Disease and Head of Department, scientific colleagues, clinicians, senior managers and other stakeholders.
- To employ all of the competences required of a State Registered Clinical Scientist to diagnose genetic disease.
- To be the scientific and operational head of the sub-section, accountable to the Head of Department for the service provided and the staff therein.
- To provide clinical liaison and a very high level of scientific knowledge, skill and expertise across a broad range of investigations.
- The post holder will exercise considerable autonomy for his/her own work and that of the section under the overall supervision of the Head/Deputy Head of Department and Head of Rare Disease.
- To deputise for the Head of Rare Disease in his/her absence, either individually or jointly with other heads of section for designated duties, and represent the laboratory as required.
- To lead in the co-ordination and delivery of training and development for the department under the overall direction of the Head of Department.
- The post-holder will be responsible for leading a significant team of scientists delivering core and specialist work within the Rare Disease team, potentially spanning multiple areas of service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To actively participate in the strategic direction and development of a fully integrated laboratory genetics service including service redesign, innovation and transnational research, in collaboration with the Head of Rare Disease and Head of Department, scientific colleagues, clinicians, senior managers and other stakeholders.
- To employ all of the competences required of a State Registered Clinical Scientist to diagnose genetic disease.
- To be the scientific and operational head of the sub-section, accountable to the Head of Department for the service provided and the staff therein.
- To provide clinical liaison and a very high level of scientific knowledge, skill and expertise across a broad range of investigations.
- The post holder will exercise considerable autonomy for his/her own work and that of the section under the overall supervision of the Head/Deputy Head of Department and Head of Rare Disease.
- To deputise for the Head of Rare Disease in his/her absence, either individually or jointly with other heads of section for designated duties, and represent the laboratory as required.
- To lead in the co-ordination and delivery of training and development for the department under the overall direction of the Head of Department.
- The post-holder will be responsible for leading a significant team of scientists delivering core and specialist work within the Rare Disease team, potentially spanning multiple areas of service.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (1st or 2nd class honours) in an appropriate biological
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Satisfactory evidence of participation in relevant CPD
- FRCPath
Desirable
- PhD in biological science
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant experience managing and leading a major section
- Experience of preparing and authorising clinical laboratory complex genetics reports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to lead self and others through change
Desirable
- Experience of research and translation to clinical practice
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (1st or 2nd class honours) in an appropriate biological
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Satisfactory evidence of participation in relevant CPD
- FRCPath
Desirable
- PhD in biological science
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant experience managing and leading a major section
- Experience of preparing and authorising clinical laboratory complex genetics reports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to lead self and others through change
Desirable
- Experience of research and translation to clinical practice
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).
