3 x BAND 7 CLINICAL SCIENTIST POSTS IN CANCER GENOMICS, RARE DISEASES AND BIOINFORMATICS
We have an exciting opportunity to join our department as a Clinical Scientist within the rare disease, cancer, or bioinformatics team, as appropriate to the candidates' experience and service needs. We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with strengths in analysing complex data and/or interpreting the significance of results, who wish to broaden their experience and develop new skills. STPs nearing completion of their training are also encouraged to apply.
HCPC registration is required for appointment to band 7; STPs nearing completion of training will be appointed at band 6 until registration is attained.
The Oxford Genetics Laboratories, part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub, provide state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for a comprehensive range of molecular and cytogenetic investigations across Specialist and Core Rare Disease services, as well as cytogenetic and molecular testing in Haemato-oncology and Solid tumours, including NGS panel analysis and WGS interpretation as determined by the genomics test directory. We are also active in research and development, undertaking translational projects, participating in the haemato-oncology Network of Excellence, and collaborating closely with genetic research leaders in Oxford and the NIHR Oxford BRC.
Main Purpose Of The Post
1. To undertake clinical, scientific, technical, and managerial duties with a considerable degree of autonomy within designated sections, providing a range of highly specialised or complex investigations.
2. To take a high level of responsibility for their own work, with ultimate responsibility for quality, accuracy, and interpretation of results resting with more senior Clinical Scientists.
3. To communicate complex scientific and technical information and provide highly specialised advice to other healthcare professionals.
4. To undertake research and service development relevant to the department's aims and acquire new scientific skills to maintain the laboratory at the forefront of developments.
5. To participate in teaching and training of pre-registration clinical scientists, genetic technologists, Specialist Registrars, and visitors within their experience limits.
6. To supervise junior scientific and technical staff in their daily activities.
7. To rotate between sections to gain breadth and depth of experience and undertake further training and CPD.
The duties for this post are documented below; specific duties will depend on service needs.
The Oxford Genetics Laboratories collaborate with laboratories in the West Midlands and Wessex to form the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub (C&SGLH). They provide services for Cardiac, Endocrine, Eye Disorders, Haematology, Mitochondrial, Musculoskeletal, and Neurology rare diseases.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, offering a wide range of clinical services and serving as a base for medical education, training, and research. It comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and the Horton General Hospital.
Our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence guide our commitment to delivering compassionate healthcare. We focus on putting patients at the heart of our work and uphold high standards of professional relationships and care.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Karen McGuire
Job title: Laboratory Manager
Email: karen.mcguire@ouh.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01865 226643
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