Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the South West Genomics Laboratory Hub at Bristol for a Consultant Clinical Scientist in the Solid Tumour and Inherited Cancer team. This is a new Consultant post due to service expansion.
Main duties of the job
To act in a Consultant Clinical Scientist capacity for the Solid Tumour and Inherited Cancer services for the South West Genomic Laboratory Hub.
The post holder will have overall leadership the Solid Tumour section of the Cancer Genomics team, developing services in line with the requirements of the SWGLH and National Genomics Test Directory. The post holder will provide Consultant level clinical advice, clinical liaison and authorising, and will deputise for the lead Consultant in Cancer for aspects of Cancer service strategy and management. The post holder will lead on specific projects contributing to service strategy and management. As a member of senior leadership team the post holder will also contribute to the wider strategic direction of BGL and the SWGLH Cancer Genomics services under the overall direction of the Head of Cancer Genomics and the Head of Department.
Possession of FRCPath is essential, as is significant experience in cancer and in particular solid tumour genomics services and strategic experience in service development and performance.
The successful candidates 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. Services are currently configured to enable a combination of remote working as well as working on site, although significant onsite presence is expected with this role. Part time working will 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 Rare Inherited Disease and Cancer genomic testing to the South West with all regional cancer genomic testing taking place at Bristol. BGL 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. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Consultant Clinical Scientist acting as an independent practitioner:
- To actively participate in the strategic direction, development and management of a fully integrated laboratory genetics service including service redesign, innovation and translational research, in collaboration with the Head of Department, Cancer Consultant lead, scientific colleagues, clinicians, senior managers and other users of the service
- To deploy all of the competences required of a Registered Clinical Scientist to diagnose genetic disease
- To be responsible for and provide clinical and scientific leadership in the Solid Tumour and Inherited Cancer service, accountable to the Cancer consultant lead and Head of Department for the service provided and the staff therein
- Act in a Consultant capacity for all aspects of the work of the Department, providing clinical liaison and a high level of scientific knowledge, skill and expertise to national, local and Trust service users.
- 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 autonomy for his/her own work and that of the division under the overall supervision of the Consultant Cancer Lead.
- To deputise for the Head of Department in his/her absence, as appropriate jointly with other Consultant Clinical Scientists and heads of section for designated duties, and represent the laboratory as required
To undertake supervision, training and development of staff in the department under the overall direction of the Head of Department
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Consultant Clinical Scientist acting as an independent practitioner:
- To actively participate in the strategic direction, development and management of a fully integrated laboratory genetics service including service redesign, innovation and translational research, in collaboration with the Head of Department, Cancer Consultant lead, scientific colleagues, clinicians, senior managers and other users of the service
- To deploy all of the competences required of a Registered Clinical Scientist to diagnose genetic disease
- To be responsible for and provide clinical and scientific leadership in the Solid Tumour and Inherited Cancer service, accountable to the Cancer consultant lead and Head of Department for the service provided and the staff therein
- Act in a Consultant capacity for all aspects of the work of the Department, providing clinical liaison and a high level of scientific knowledge, skill and expertise to national, local and Trust service users.
- 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 autonomy for his/her own work and that of the division under the overall supervision of the Consultant Cancer Lead.
- To deputise for the Head of Department in his/her absence, as appropriate jointly with other Consultant Clinical Scientists and heads of section for designated duties, and represent the laboratory as required
To undertake supervision, training and development of staff in the department under the overall direction of the Head of Department
Person Specification
Education Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Higher degree in Cancer Genomics or related
- Registered as a Clinical Scientist in Healthcare
- FRCpath
- Demonstration of CPD
Work Experience
Essential
- Min 8 years experience of diagnostic cancer genomics
- Experience of managing teams and leading strategic projects
- Experience of UKAS accreditation ISO 15189 assessment processes
Desirable
- Record of Research and development evidenced by publication and involvement in clinical trials
Lnowledge Skills Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Excellent flexibility and teamworking skills
Person Specification
Education Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Higher degree in Cancer Genomics or related
- Registered as a Clinical Scientist in Healthcare
- FRCpath
- Demonstration of CPD
Work Experience
Essential
- Min 8 years experience of diagnostic cancer genomics
- Experience of managing teams and leading strategic projects
- Experience of UKAS accreditation ISO 15189 assessment processes
Desirable
- Record of Research and development evidenced by publication and involvement in clinical trials
Lnowledge Skills Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Excellent flexibility and teamworking skills
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).
