Job summary
- Main area
- Genetics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job ref
- 358-6267796-SNR
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals of Leicester
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Principle Clinical Scientist - Genetics
NHS AfC: Band 8a
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
The post holder will undertake the scientific and administrative duties and responsibilities of a Principal Clinical Scientist in the provision of an effective and high quality diagnostic genetic laboratory service for patients.
You will participate in any required further training and will take measures necessary to acquire, improve and apply the skills and expertise needed for appropriate preparative, analytical and associated procedures including relevant service development work.
The post holder will be personally responsible for their own work, subject to the management of the Head of Service and will play a significant role in the supervision and management of the laboratory.
You will undertake Continuing Professional Development and will hold HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist in a genetics modality. This role involves daily exposure to body fluids and hazardous chemicals.
Main duties of the job
- Take overall management (i.e. to be Section Head) of an appropriate section of the laboratory. This involves:
- Ensuring that the correct tests are carried out in a timely manner and to a suitable quality standard.
- Supervision and training of the staff working in this section.
- Organisation of the workload to meet service priorities.
- Troubleshooting any problems that arise.
- Organising the submission of external QA samples for the section.
- Development of new tests within the section in conjunction with relevant users
- Ensuring new tests are added to the schedule of accreditation via an extension to scope application.
- To provide appropriate interpretation and prepare informative reports to referring clinicians, which includes recommendations for future testing and clinical outcomes, under the guidance of the Head of Service.
- To check the accuracy of the genetic and genomic analysis of colleagues and also to take responsibility for the interpretation and report-writing of the analysis performed by technical staff and trainee scientists.
- To undertake a significant role in service development and enhancement, through the use of clinical audit and R & D.
- To take an active role in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To participate at a senior level in all aspects of the work of the laboratory including receipt and processing of all samples referred to the department.
- To perform high-quality, accurate genetic and genomic analysis across the sample range, which involves working with a high level of concentration and visual skills. This involves the use of microscopy, an image analysis system, proprietary analytical software for microarray and NGS and related bioinformatic packages.
- To provide appropriate interpretation and prepare informative reports to referring clinicians, which includes recommendations for future testing and clinical outcomes, under the guidance of the Head of Service.
- To check the accuracy of the genetic and genomic analysis of colleagues and also to take responsibility for the interpretation and report-writing of the analysis performed by technical staff and trainee scientists.
- To prepare, authorise and issue appropriate clinical reports including those of a highly complex nature.
- Supply a high level of personal scientific skill and expertise in the full range of routine and specialised investigations and procedures demanded by the provision of a diagnostic genetic/genomic laboratory service
Person specification
Training & Qualifcations
Essential criteria
- Science degree 2.2(Hons) minimum
- PCCC/MSc & MSc certificate of workplace based training in Genetics/Genomics
- HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist
- FRCPath Part 1 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Full FRCPath
- Higher Degree
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Writing of Clinical diagnostic reports and interpretation of complex results including microarrays
- Application of UKAS accreditation standards, use of laboratory QMS
- Experience of audits and implementing audit findings
Desirable criteria
- Validation and implementation of new Techniques or changes in Procedures
- Experience in Molecular Pathology Testing
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Able to provide effective & informative communication of complex genetic results to referring Clinicians
- Ability to supervise junior staff
- Experience of leading a laboratory section
Desirable criteria
- Leadership Qualfication
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Analysis and interpretation of both constitutional and Cancer referrals
- Able to interpret unexpected and unusual diagnostic findings
- Ability to assess critically conflicting evidence or opinion
- Interpretation and implementation of national guidelines/regulations
Desirable criteria
- Molecular pathology testing and NGS testing
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to perform Microscope analysis for extended periods of time
Planning and Organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under Pressure
- Evidence of organisational skills to deliver challenging targets
Desirable criteria
- Contribute to Cost improvement schemes
Other requirments specific to role
Essential criteria
- Flexible, motivated, committed to CPD
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate UHL Values and Behaviours
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lara Cresswell
- Job title
- Head of Cytogenetics Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 2586537
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