Job overview
Clinical Scientist (Band 7) - Incentive Bonus Offered
*This role also includes an incentive recruitment and retention bonus of 5%*
Join the innovative healthcare team at the Royal Marsden Hospital and work alongside the new Oak Centre in Sutton! Be part of cutting-edge medical advancements, compassionate patient care, and a dynamic work environment. Shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling career in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to excellence.
The Clinical Genomics laboratory at the prestigious Royal Marsden is at the forefront of innovation and research in the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub. As one of the seven national Genomic Laboratory Hubs in England, we're leading the way in Cancer Genomic testing.
• Cutting-Edge Research: You'll be responsible for conducting genomics investigations using cytogenetics, molecular diagnostic and genomics testing. Your work will be essential in advancing personalized cancer medicine.
• Innovative Service Development: Take a leading role in service development and validation, implementing new tests, and utilizing complex genetics software to revolutionize cancer diagnostics.
• Collaboration: You'll collaborate closely with clinicians, oncologists, and histopathologists, ensuring your work directly impacts the treatment and care of patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to offer an appropriate level of scientific expertise and skill in a range of cytogenetic procedures.
They will be expected to undertake an appropriate share of the department’s general diagnostic workload, and may be required to work in different Sections of the laboratory according to the needs of the department. They will maintain long periods of a high degree of analytical accuracy during microscopy. They will be required to report their finding and will be proficient in communicating these findings with the relevant clinician and healthcare professionals.
After an appropriate training they will be expected to join the Duty Scientist rota.
When required they will undertake the documentation, initiation, culture and harvest of samples under the supervision of the Head of the Section and provide cover for the support staff.
They will be expected to contribute to the overall efficiency and quality of the Service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To undertake the analysis on an appropriate proportion of the total workload of the Service under the direction of the Head of the Section.
2. To provide a reliable accurate analysis of samples.
3. To ensure the correct analytic process is undertaken on each sample they analyse.
4. To check the analysis of other scientists.
What We're Looking For:
• An MSc in a biological science (or equivalent).
• HCPC state registration.
• Considerable experience in Cytogenetics service delivery.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
5. Good communication skills
6. Ability to write clearly and concisely
7. Ability to use Microsoft software or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
8. Evidence of professional development
9. Self-confidant, contributes to laboratory meetings
10. Able to work unsupervised
11. Flexible approach to work
Specific Experience
Essential criteria
12. BSc degree in Biological Sciences/Genetics
13. Evidence of training related to a compatible laboratory discipline.
14. In depth post graduate experience related to specific area
15. HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
16. Evidence of CPD
17. Experience in working in all areas of relevant diagnostic laboratory
18. Able to understand / follow SOPs
Desirable criteria
19. Experience in FFPE FISH analysis
20. Able to perform basic training
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.