Senior Clinical Scientist

Your responsibilities

You will join our diagnostic Cancer team who are committed to patient-centred service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way in order to direct patient management and therapeutic decisions. Key components of the role will be: data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic information following karyotyping, FISH, and a range of molecular genetic testing, including targeted Next Generation Sequencing panel testing and WGS. You will also be involved in training and education within the section and in liaising with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service.

What we are looking for

an HCPC registered scientist with considerable diagnostic laboratory experience; excellent communication skills to ensure effective multi-disciplinary team-working and communicate complex information at an appropriate level to service users; understanding of quality control / quality assurance procedures and UKAS requirements. Qualifications / Training requiredEssential-Honours degree in relevant science subject-MSc in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge-HCPC Registration as a Clinical ScientistDesirable-Working towards FRCPath-PhD in subject relevant to clinical speciality Previous or relevant experience necessaryEssential-Highly skilled and knowledgeable in appropriate subject-Leadership skillsDesirable-Comprehensive knowledge and experience of clinical (speciality) service and service provision in a range of sub-specialities