We are seeking two proactive individuals with significant experience of diagnostic genomic laboratory techniques to join the Rare and Inherited Disease Genomics Laboratory at Great Ormond Street Hospital as pre-registration (trainee) Clinical Scientists in Genomics.
They will work under supervision in the core+ and prenatal scientific teams undertaking analytical and reporting work to support a genomic testing service. The core+ and prenatal teams cover molecular and cytogenetic testing for genomic diseases as specified in the National Genomic Test Directory.
The post holder must have a sound knowledge of clinical diagnostic genetics/genomics and undertake to acquire the knowledge and skills required to develop a portfolio for assessment and obtain clinical scientist HCPC registration. Hands-on experience in an accredited diagnostic rare disease genomics laboratory, good communication skills, and attention to detail are essential.
Informal enquiries can be made to Deborah Morrogh. Email: Deborah.Morrogh@gosh.nhs.uk
The Rare Disease Laboratory has 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, providing 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 according to the NHS England Genomic Test Directory. Testing includes 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 larger areas of England.
We participate in collaborative research projects with UCL Institute of Child Health and Institute of Neurology as part of the UCL Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best candidate based on ability and merit, ensuring a fair, open, and unbiased process. We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, valuing all staff regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members.
Our policies support fair treatment for all applicants and employees. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our active staff networks include BAME, LGBT+, Disability, Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women’s groups, which foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Deborah Morrogh
Job title: Operational Lead
Email: Deborah.Morrogh@gosh.nhs.uk
Telephone: 02074058870
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