Job summary
- Main area
- Genomics
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts may fall on a weekend/ bank holiday)
- Job ref
- 271-MTT-6340711
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £51,488 - £57,802 per annum inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2024 23:59
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Clinical Scientist - Genomics
Band 7
Job overview
Applications are invited from State Registered Clinical Scientists in Genomics; scientists close to registration will also be considered.
The scientist will be joining the team at the North Thames Rare Disease Laboratory Hub at Great Ormond Street Hospital. We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated scientists with experience of genomic service delivery and a sound understanding of molecular and cytogenetic techniques and analysis. Accomplished communication and organisational skills are required. We support trained scientists who wish to adopt flexible and/or partially remote working patterns.
Main duties of the job
The Rare Disease Laboratory has an establishment of approximately 140 including technologists, clinical scientists, translational scientists, bioinformaticians and administrative support staff. Along with two Clinical Genetics teams we form a strategic Genetics Unit within the hospital and provide North London with a Regional Genetics Service serving a population of approximately 10 million. The laboratory provides an in house diagnostic service for cancer, molecular and cytogenetic testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory; this includes services for 11 of the designated specialist areas for the NHSE Genomic Medicine Service. Cytogenetic testing is provided for both prenatal and postnatal samples using SNP microarray, karyotyping, FISH, qPCR, QF PCR and MLPA. Molecular testing includes next generation sequencing and targeted tests. We are also engaged in the delivery and ramping up of the NHSE GMS Whole Genome Sequencing programme for our North Thames patients.
We are involved in a number of collaborative research and development projects with colleagues at the UCL Institute of Child Health and Institute of Neurology as part of the UCL Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. We provide a DNA preparation and storage service in support of many of these projects.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
- Our Always values
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- First or Second Class Degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or related subject
- HCPC Clinical Scientist Registration Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in Genomics
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- At least 2 years postgraduate experience in a genomics laboratory
- Extensive knowledge of clinical genomics and a demonstrable track record in the delivery of a diagnostic service
- Knowledge of structural chromosome rearrangements and segregation, CNV analytical methods and clinical applications OR Knowledge and experience of molecular variant classification in accordance with ACGS guidance and their application for all modes of inheritance
- Track record of scientific Publications/ presentations
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of supervising/training other staff
- Experience with laboratory information and quality management systems
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Skilled in the use and application of molecular genetics and/or cytogenetic techniques
- Skilled in genomic CNV analysis by use of G banded chromosomes / FISH / Microarray OR Skilled in Next Generation Sequencing Applications / Sanger Sequencing / Dosage analysis
- Able to establish and validate new techniques / tests including ability to troubleshoot. Willing to adapt to changes in methodology
- Computer literate, including use of DNA/Genetic databases, analytical software, variant classification
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (by email and by appropriate documentation)
- Able to write protocols2
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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
- Sam Loughlin
- Job title
- Head of Service (Molecular Genetics)
- Email address
- [email protected]
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