Job Description

Clinical Scientist (Band 7) - Incentive Bonus Offered



This role also includes an incentive recruitment and retention bonus of 5%


Are you ready to make a profound impact in the field of Clinical Genomics and help shape the future of cancer diagnostics? If you're a passionate, HCPC state-registered Clinical Scientist with exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong team spirit, we have a remarkable opportunity waiting for you!

What Awaits You:

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.

Leadership and Mentorship:

Supervise and mentor junior staff, guaranteeing the highest quality of service while maintaining professional standards.

Diverse Responsibilities:

Your role will involve not only lab work but also activities such as quality management, compliance with laboratory accreditation standards, training, and contributing to the department's translational research program.



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.



The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.



At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.



At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.



For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification.



Analytical



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.



5. To follow instructions from the Head of Section on the priority of each sample to be analysed.



6. To be proficient at chromosome and FISH analysis for oncology referrals.



7. To be proficient at genomic analysis for oncology referrals.



8. To have knowledge of all related instrumentation used in these processes.