Clinical Scientist

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated state registered Clinical Scientists to join our Genomics laboratory based at Liverpool Women's Hospital, working to deliver a modern high quality diagnostic service and cutting edge translational development. This individual should be registered as a Clinical Scientist in a relevant discipline.

We are happy to consider appointment of individuals who are not yet appropriately HCPC Registered but are currently on a recognised programme of training that will lead to registration in the near future. We will also consider exceptional candidates wishing to undertake a programme of training with us leading to HCPC registration. Appointment in these circumstances would be at AFC band 6.

If you are looking for a new challenge in a rewarding role and would like to join a dedicated, patient focused team of health professionals then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note that this is a full-time permanent position. Staff will be expected to participate in a 6 day working rota to cover Saturdays and some Bank Holidays with time off in lieu.

Main duties of the job

• To apply highly specialist scientific skill and expertise in diagnostic laboratory genetics including troubleshooting of assays and techniques both existing and in development.
• To ensure that the service is effective and current by regular literature review. To implement laboratory procedures for sample receipt, processing, IQC, analysis, checking, interpretation, preparation of reports (both standard and complex) and reporting of results.
• In partnership with others, to be responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of a variety of routine and non-routine highly specialised genetic tests.
• To correctly interpret and explain results with advice on further action for patient or family members, including calculation of risk, within relevant professional guidelines and subject to supervision from senior staff.
• To attend appropriate multidisciplinary team meetings to give a professional opinion on clinical cases.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.