Job summary
SOUTHWEST GENOMICS LABORATORY HUB
BRISTOL AND EXETER GENETICS LABORATORIES
SOUTHMEAD HOSPITAL, NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
ROYAL DEVON AND EXETER TRUST
GENOMIC LABORATORY HUB PRACTICE EDUCATOR LEAD
PRINCIPAL CLINICAL SCIENTIST
AFC BAND 8A
FIXED TERM POST ( 2 years 7 months )
0.8 WTE POST
The South West Genomics laboratory hub (SW GLH) has an exciting new opportunity for a practice educator lead to join a small education team embedded within the laboratory teams on either the Bristol or Exeter laboratory sites. The successful applicants will be based on one site but will be expected to work across both sites to support deliver of a cohesive training programme and development opportunities for genomics laboratory staff. The successful applicants will work closely together and provide cover for each other.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will:
- Work between the national Genomics Training Academy (GTAC) and SW GLH to support workforce transformation, training and education with programmes for upskilling genomics staff at all levels, in accordance with national priorities.
- Provide line management and mentoring for trainees; GLH clinical science and bioinformatics STPs, clinical scientists (equivalence route) and genomic technologists.
- Develop and deliver local and national genomic educational content, working with GTAC, partner organisations and SW GLH colleagues ensuring standardised training across the SWGLH and nationally.
- Work and liaise regionally/nationally with key stakeholders; other GLHs, GEP/HEE, NHS England, the National School of Healthcare Science, the Association for Clinical Genomic Science and others.
- The post holder will exercise considerable autonomy for his/her own work under the overall supervision of the GLH Operational Director (Dr Maggie Williams) and GTAC Faculty lead, with support from the GLH Medical Director (Prof Emma Baple) and Exeter Head of Laboratory (Dr Andrew Parrish)
- To be the point of reference signposting expert knowledge/support promoting equitable access to development opportunities
About us
With a scientific and technical staff of over 250, the SWGLH provides a rare disease and cancer genomic testing service for the South West of England and provides specialist national and international services in rapid whole genome sequencing for acutely unwell babies and children, inherited cardiac conditions, renal genomics, neurogenetics and diabetes and endocrinology genomics testing. Highly successful SW GLH led national educational MDTs for rapid genome sequencing and renal genomics, support these national services and our clinical test requestors. Both laboratories benefit from co-location with academic facilities with the University of Bristol Learning and Research Centre in the Trust Science Quarter, and the Research Innovation Learning and Development Centre in Exeter, providing opportunities for academic collaborations in both education and research.
SWGLH is fully committed to the provision of high quality training at all levels, both laboratories are accredited training centres. A national virtual Genomics Training Academy (GTAC) is now established to support innovation, delivery and standardisation. The SW GLH is leading the development of the GTAC online education programme on genomic variant interpretation for rare and inherited conditions comprising of a series of webinars and workshops, which the successful applicant will have the opportunity to become involved with.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Post graduate level education or equivalent is required, along with professional registration and clear evidence of CPD. Possession of FRCPath (minimum part 1 FRCPath) is highly desirable along with a recognised teaching/assessment qualification, Good communication, team working and supervisory skills are also essential, alongside experience and understanding of the staff and diagnostic genetics laboratory services. Enquires from academics with a background in genomic medicine and research and experience in post-graduate education will also be welcome.
The successful candidate will be expected to work 30 hours per week.
Band 8A range £47126 - £53219
or pro-rata for part time appointments which will be considered.
Apply Job Ref as above.
For further information or an informal discussion in confidence, please contact Dr Maggie Williams:Maggie.Williams@nbt.nhs.uk
The successful candidate will be expected to work 30 hours per week full-time, part time applications will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Post graduate level education or equivalent is required, along with professional registration and clear evidence of CPD. Possession of FRCPath (minimum part 1 FRCPath) is highly desirable along with a recognised teaching/assessment qualification, Good communication, team working and supervisory skills are also essential, alongside experience and understanding of the staff and diagnostic genetics laboratory services. Enquires from academics with a background in genomic medicine and research and experience in post-graduate education will also be welcome.
The successful candidate will be expected to work 30 hours per week.
Band 8A range £47126 - £53219
or pro-rata for part time appointments which will be considered.
Apply Job Ref as above.
For further information or an informal discussion in confidence, please contact Dr Maggie Williams:Maggie.Williams@nbt.nhs.uk
The successful candidate will be expected to work 30 hours per week full-time, part time applications will be considered.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualificati
Essential
- BSc (1st or 2nd class honours) in an appropriate biological science
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Satisfactory evidence of participation in a relevant Continuing Professional Development scheme e.g RCPath
Desirable
- Higher degree or equivalent
- FRCPath
- Education and training qualification
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing and leading teams
- Experience as a genomics healthcare scientist
- Experience of training others. and mentoring trainees
- Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring educational programmes in healthcare organisations
Desirable
- Experience of innovative learning and teaching styles to enhance performance
- Completion of relevant management courses e.g. appraisal, recruitment and selection etc
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of principles of clinical laboratory genetics
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership skills and credibility, and excellent team working skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of personnel, financial and resource management issues
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualificati
Essential
- BSc (1st or 2nd class honours) in an appropriate biological science
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Satisfactory evidence of participation in a relevant Continuing Professional Development scheme e.g RCPath
Desirable
- Higher degree or equivalent
- FRCPath
- Education and training qualification
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing and leading teams
- Experience as a genomics healthcare scientist
- Experience of training others. and mentoring trainees
- Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring educational programmes in healthcare organisations
Desirable
- Experience of innovative learning and teaching styles to enhance performance
- Completion of relevant management courses e.g. appraisal, recruitment and selection etc
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of principles of clinical laboratory genetics
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership skills and credibility, and excellent team working skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of personnel, financial and resource management issues
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).
