Clinical Scientist

We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced individual in cancer cytogenetics and/ or molecular genetics to join our team providing a comprehensive genomics service for patients with known or suspected haematological malignancies. Contributing towards patient care by participating in the provision of high quality genomic analyses of haematological tissues, as part of the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) within the South East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH).

Experience of cancer genomics including cytogenetic and/or molecular techniques, excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential for this role, as the post holder will ensure the timeliness of reporting of complex analyses to enable rapid patient treatment decisions.

In particular, previous experience in a haemato-oncology cytogenetic analysis is highly desirable.

Successful applicants with HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist will be appointed at Band 7 AfC equivalence.

Candidates with appropriate experience in haemato-oncology genomics (cytogenetics and/or molecular) who are preparing for HCPC registration as a clinical scientist within 6 months, or who are HCPC registered as a biomedical scientist are also encouraged to apply. If successful, such candidates will be employed at Band AfC 6 equivalence.

This role is primarily a cytogenetics post, however, molecular genetic experience will be considered and utilised in the SE-HMDS as required.

The SE-HMDS service currently offers a comprehensive specialist genomics service tailored to the requirements of the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. We are

The Single HMDS Service For The South East Of England, Serving a Population Of Over 6 Million People Across South London And The South East Of England. Our UKAS Accredited Laboratories Currently Provide Genomics Services Including

• G-banded karyotype analysis
• FISH
• SNP-array karyotype analysis
• NGS
• WGS
• Fragment analysis
• Q-PCR
• digital PCR

We are actively innovating and evolving our testing repertoire across our integrated service to ensure we support optimum patient care. As a clinical scientist your duties will include triage of samples for genomic studies, analysis and reporting of complex genomics results, quality management, training, and service development.

Your development and learning

Across the GLH we are equipped to offer support if required to help individuals achieve HCPC registration as a clinical scientist via a number of different routes. The laboratory is accredited as an STP training laboratory with the National School of Healthcare Science; those candidates in the final stages of a relevant STP are therefore also encouraged to apply for this role and can be supported in the final stages to registration if successful.

You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications such as apprenticeships, MScs, Higher Specialised Scientist Training (HSST) and PhDs.

Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.

We support flexible working patterns and remote working for activities that can be performed off-site to promote a healthy work/life balance.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Fran Aldridge Job title: Head of Cytogenetics Email address: [email protected]