We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated scientists with experience in rare disease genomic service delivery and a sound understanding of molecular and cytogenetic techniques and analysis.
Applications are invited from State Registered Clinical Scientists in Genomics; scientists close to registration will also be considered.
The scientists will join a growing team at the North Thames Rare Disease Laboratory Hub at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Accomplished communication and organisational skills are required. An interest in quality (ISO15189:2022), innovation/automation, or workforce development/training would be an advantage.
We support trained scientists who wish to adopt flexible and/or hybrid working patterns. For Clinical Scientists, after a successful probation period, there is a requirement to work on-site for 40% of working hours.
Informal telephone enquiries can be made to: Lucy.Platts@gosh.nhs.uk
The Rare Disease Laboratory has an establishment of approximately 180 staff, 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.
Having been awarded 11 specialisms in the NHSE Genomic Medicine Service, the rare disease laboratory provides an in-house diagnostic service for molecular and cytogenetic testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory. Testing includes prenatal and postnatal samples using Next Generation Sequencing, SNP microarray, karyotyping, FISH, MLPA, qPCR, ddPCR, NIPD, and other targeted tests. We are also engaged in delivering the NHSE GMS Whole Genome Sequencing programme for North Thames patients and specialist WGS for larger areas of England.
We are involved in collaborative research and development projects with colleagues at the UCL Institute of Child Health and the Institute of Neurology as part of the UCL Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job based solely on ability and individual merit, through a fair, open, and unbiased process.
We are dedicated to being a diverse and inclusive employer, fostering a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status, or length of unemployment.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members.
Our policies ensure fair and consistent treatment for all applicants and employees. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active staff networks supporting BAME, LGBT+, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women’s issues. These employee-led groups contribute to creating a positive and inclusive work environment at GOSH, aligning with our mission and values. All staff are welcome to join these networks.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Sam Loughlin
Job title: Head of Service
Email: sam.loughlin@gosh.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0207 762 6888
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