Clinical Scientist (Somatic) - Laboratory Genetics

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to join the Somatic Programme within Laboratory Genetics, part of the West of Scotland Centre for Genomic Medicine. The service provides specialist cancer genomic testing for patients across the West of Scotland and, through the Scottish Strategic Network for Genomic Medicine, supports precision oncology services across Scotland.

Based within the state-of-the-art Laboratory Medicine Building at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, you will work at the forefront of molecular diagnostics, delivering genomic testing that directly informs cancer diagnosis, prognosis and targeted treatment decisions for patients with both solid tumours and haematological malignancies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised genomics service and play a key role in the delivery of precision medicine, helping ensure cancer patients across Scotland benefit from the latest advances in genomic diagnostics and targeted therapies.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
• Permanent x 2, full-time 36 Hours
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of over 110 scientific, technical and support staff, you will analyse, interpret and report complex somatic genomic data, authorise diagnostic reports that inform personalised cancer treatment pathways, and provide specialist scientific advice to oncologists, haematologists, pathologists and other healthcare professionals. You will undertake the specialist Duty Scientist role, ensuring appropriate test selection and prioritisation of urgent cancer referrals, while also supervising, training and supporting junior scientific staff. The postholder will lead and contribute to service development initiatives, validation of new technologies, and the implementation of innovative genomic testing strategies to support the continued advancement of cancer genomic services.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First or Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in a biological science.
• HCPC registration in an appropriate discipline.
• Postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical Genetics Science, Molecular Pathology, or an MSc/PhD with relevant experience.
• Previous experience working within a diagnostic genetics laboratory.
• Significant experience in the analysis, interpretation and reporting of complex diagnostic genetic data.
• Sound understanding of good laboratory practice.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to delivering high-quality genomic diagnostic services.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Somatic Programme Manager, Claire McKeeve, calire.mckeeve3@nhs.scot, 0141 354 9288

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

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