Cancer Scientific Advisor | Pillar 3 | Science & Laboratory

Job summary

The Science and Laboratory function of the GU will lead on all scientific and laboratory aspects assigned to this team. The team provide expertise to help to prepare the NHS to harness the power of genomic technology and science to successfully embed the NHS GMS into the NHS.

The Cancer Scientific Advisor will give focus to the haematology malignancies workstream, assigned to the Science and Laboratory function of the GU and will deliver an effective service to support the embedding and ongoing development of the NHS GMS. The post holder will also Lead on the transformational agenda for supporting the National Genomic Test Directory for haematology malignancies, and sample collection and processing across the NHS.

The successful candidate will need to have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, complete work requests at short notice on occasion and deliver to tight deadlines as well as understand some of the sensitivities in relation to the information that they handle and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders as part of working on a large and important national service.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the cancer scientific work, particularly with regards to the haematology malignancies, assigned to the Science and Laboratory function of the GU and will deliver an effective service to support the embedding and ongoing development of the NHS GMS;

Lead on the transformational agenda for supporting the National Genomic Test Directory for haematology malignancies, and sample collection and processing across the NHS;

Ensure that all blood and tumour samples from patients are processed according to the NHS England approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performed by staff with appropriate training who receive regular competency checking in these procedures;

Work with a wide range of stakeholders in the NHS GMS and other members of the GU to lead discussions on operational issues regarding sample processing, quality assurance, education and research support for healthcare professionals;

Provide timely written and verbal reports on key issues and respond to day-to-day queries from all areas of the NHS GMS to drive improvements and ultimately improve success rates through optimising procedures;

Work with each of the NHS GLHs to ensure that plans for sample processing, testing and reporting are in line with established protocols and that the requisite approvals and accreditations are in place;

About us

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

London

SE1 8UG

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

London

SE1 8UG

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

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