Successful candidates will use scientific and clinical skills to analyse genomic data and prepare and authorise patient reports. The roles also involve significant clinical communication, education, research and development, and quality assurance/improvement. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate:
1. A good first degree or higher qualification in Genetics or equivalent; a higher degree is desirable.
2. HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in Cancer Genetics/Genomics or close to achieving registration.
3. Clinical service experience.
4. Completion of the Modernising Scientific Careers Training Scheme (STP), including MSc in Genetics/Genomic Science, or a Postgraduate Certificate of Competence in Molecular Genetics or Cytogenetics.
5. Applications are also invited from those approaching the end of the Clinical Scientist Training Programme, with initial appointment to Band 6 pending HCPC registration.
Full-time 37.5 hours per week. Part-time and job share considered. There are excellent opportunities for progression for qualified and motivated applicants. Contact Ian Berry (Lead Scientist for Rare Disease) or Chris Wragg (Lead Scientist for Cancer) for further information.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital at Southmead. We are an internationally recognized centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is to enable our teams to be the best they can be to provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We are committed to treating each patient with respect and dignity, aiming for excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for all users of our services. We value all individuals and aim to be an anti-discriminatory organization, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Bristol is voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant music, arts, gastronomy, shopping, recreation, leisure facilities, and excellent transport links. NBT is also accessible from attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and South Wales.
Registered Clinical Scientist in Rare Disease or Cancer Genomics - ONE PERMANENT AND TWO FIXED-TERM POSTS AVAILABLE. Open to HCPC registered Clinical Scientists and those nearing completion of the Clinical Scientist Training Programme. Appointment at Band 6 will be considered for candidates who are on course to complete their training within 6-9 months of appointment. Full-time or part-time considered. BGL, with a scientific and technical staff of nearly 200, is housed in new state-of-the-art Pathology laboratories within North Bristol NHS Trust. BGL is a fully integrated Genomics Laboratory providing comprehensive Rare Inherited Disease and Cancer genomic testing to the South West, with extensive specialist services attracting national and international referrals. BGL has a significant R&D program and benefits from co-location with the University of Bristol Learning and Research Centre in the Trust Science Quarter. Successful candidates will join a dynamic, friendly, and motivated team committed to excellent patient services. BGL is dedicated to high-quality staff training at all levels and is an accredited training center. Please see this short video showcasing Pathology at NBT.
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