Job summary
The Genomics and Molecular Medicine service at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust are seeking an enthusiastic, well organized and highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Scientist team.
The ideal candidate will be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientists with experience in genomics. Applications will also be considered from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with experience or interest in genomics. Clinical scientist trainees nearing the end of their training programme are also encouraged to apply. Applicants who are not yet registered with the HCPC would be offered a role at Band 6 until training and registration have been completed.
The successful candidate will join a team of Clinical Scientists and Genomic Technologists to provide a high quality patient focused genomics service. The post holder will be required to manage a significant number of diseases and carry out variant interpretation. The post holder will be expected to liaise closely with clinical colleagues and work effectively with the Genetic Technologist staff.
Good planning, organisational and management skills are important for this role as well as good communication skills both written and verbal.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The successful candidate will perform as a HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist in the Genomic and Molecular Medicine laboratory undertaking a range of scientific laboratory duties in order to provide an effective and high quality diagnostic clinical service to clinicians and patients.
The post holder, after training will be responsible for undertaking the analysis, interpretation and authorisation of simple and complex reports. In addition to this the post holder will be required to undertake service development, training and quality assurance tasks as directed by Senior Scientists of the laboratory.
About us
The Genomic and Molecular Medicine Service is part of the Pathology Directorate based at City Hospital campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and forms part of the East GLH as a Local Genomics Laboratory, alongside University Hospitals Leicester and Cambridge University Hospital as the lead laboratory.
The department brings together cytogenetics and molecular expertise into one genomics laboratory service. It is a friendly department with close working relationships with colleagues across Pathology, Clinical Genetics and Cancer Specialities. The department is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science and the Institute of Biomedical Medical Science as a training laboratory, supporting staff development and training opportunities.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is a committed multi-professional team who provide much-valued hospital and community services to residents in Nottingham. It is based in the heart of Nottingham and has three main sites. Providing services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and surrounding communities, including providing specialist services for up to 5 million people across the region.
The Trust has built a good reputation as a place to enjoy job satisfaction and develop professional skills and experience. Our colleagues value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and, we ensure our team are well rewarded for their contribution. This is an exciting time to be working at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For main responsibilities and job description please refer to the job description and person specification.
To direct referrals and the appropriate processing of samples within the laboratory.
To be responsible for the timely and accurate delivery and reporting of a variety (as a part of the laboratorys rotation system as required) of routine and non-routine genomic and molecular medicine tests/investigations.
To be personally responsible for the time management of multiple tasks as described in the job description and to respond to the changing requirements of laboratory by accommodating additional tasks and responsibilities as required.
To liaise with other members of staff to ensure that reports are authorised within the appropriate target time.
After appropriate training to authorise reports for transmission to clinicians who have requested the test.
To perform a variety of techniques in accordance with the role.
To correctly interpret and report the results of tests. This may include complex statistical analysis or the use of probability calculations to provide a risk estimate.
To undertake clinical liaison in accordance to the laboratory protocols and processes in providing accurate information and advice to authorised service user enquiries.
The ability to work well in a team and be able to communicate effectively with others is of paramount importance. The role is full time, however part time and flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For main responsibilities and job description please refer to the job description and person specification.
To direct referrals and the appropriate processing of samples within the laboratory.
To be responsible for the timely and accurate delivery and reporting of a variety (as a part of the laboratorys rotation system as required) of routine and non-routine genomic and molecular medicine tests/investigations.
To be personally responsible for the time management of multiple tasks as described in the job description and to respond to the changing requirements of laboratory by accommodating additional tasks and responsibilities as required.
To liaise with other members of staff to ensure that reports are authorised within the appropriate target time.
After appropriate training to authorise reports for transmission to clinicians who have requested the test.
To perform a variety of techniques in accordance with the role.
To correctly interpret and report the results of tests. This may include complex statistical analysis or the use of probability calculations to provide a risk estimate.
To undertake clinical liaison in accordance to the laboratory protocols and processes in providing accurate information and advice to authorised service user enquiries.
The ability to work well in a team and be able to communicate effectively with others is of paramount importance. The role is full time, however part time and flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- At least 2.1 honours degree in Genetics or related subject
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- postgraduate degree or preparing for FRCPath part 1 exam
Experience
Essential
- Laboratory experience in molecular genetics
Desirable
- Experience in UK Genomics diagnostic lab
Analytical and judgement skills
Desirable
- experience of variant interpretation
Planning and Organisation
Desirable
- Management of workload or disease
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- At least 2.1 honours degree in Genetics or related subject
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- postgraduate degree or preparing for FRCPath part 1 exam
Experience
Essential
- Laboratory experience in molecular genetics
Desirable
- Experience in UK Genomics diagnostic lab
Analytical and judgement skills
Desirable
- experience of variant interpretation
Planning and Organisation
Desirable
- Management of workload or disease
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
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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).