Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL130724
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salisbury NHS Trust
- Town
- Salisbury
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 PA or PA pro rata
- Closing
- 25/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/08/2024
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Scientist
Band 7
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS, Salisbury) for an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist post to join our dynamic team of genomic scientists. The post is permanent and based in the Rare Disease section. Experience in at least some of the following is essential: analysis of WGS and/or NGS panels, microarrays, karyotypes, FISH; variant interpretation (SNV and/or CNV); complex data analysis and reporting. STP/route 2 trainees close to completion of relevant training will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, now WGLS (Salisbury) and Molecular Pathology based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The WGLS is also a member of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Honours degree in relevant science subject.
- MSc in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable criteria
- PhD in subject relevant to clinical speciality
- Working towards FRCPath.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Highly skilled and knowledgeable in appropriate subject.
- Leadership skills.
Desirable criteria
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of clinical (speciality) service and service provision in a range of sub-specialities
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- To have the knowledge and experience necessary to participate in the provision of a diagnostic clinical service
- To have the knowledge and experience necessary to participate in the provision of a diagnostic clinical service
- To use this knowledge to work towards professional qualifications (FRCPath), benefiting patient care.
- To have laboratory practical skills necessary to trouble-shoot and develop methods and carry out research projects and audits.
- To have laboratory practical skills necessary to trouble-shoot and develop methods and carry out research projects and audits.
- To possess basic computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office.
- To be a good communicator (oral and written); explaining complex information clearly to a range of staff groups.
- To be able to work both independently and collaboratively with other medical and scientific staff. To be responsible for training.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure and meet deadlines and contractual arrangements.
- Able to maintain several tasks simultaneously.
Desirable criteria
- Publication record in relevant speciality
- Able to give professional advise to a laboratory section and face the challenge of conflicting priorities,
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Simon Thomas
- Job title
- Lead Molecular Geneticist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01722 429080
- Additional information
Contact name: Caroline Price
Contact job title: Lead Cytogeneticist
Contact email address: [email protected]
Contact telephone number: 01722 429080
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