BAND 7 CLINICAL SCIENTIST POST

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 both cytogenetic and molecular services testing in Haemato-oncology and Solid tumours; including NGS panel analysis and WGS interpretation as determined by the genomics test directory. Alongside this, we are active in research and development, undertaking translational projects, participating in the haemato-oncology Network of Excellence and collaborating closely with many of the genetic research leaders in Oxford as well as the NIHR Oxford BRC.

Main Purpose Of The Post

• To undertake clinical, scientific, technical and managerial duties with a considerable degree of autonomy within a designated section(s) providing a range of highly specialised or complex investigations.
• 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.
• To communicate complex scientific and technical information and provide highly specialised advice to other health care professionals.
• To undertake research and service development relevant to the aims of the department and acquire new scientific skills and expertise to maintain the laboratory at the forefront of scientific developments.
• To participate in the teaching and training of pre-registration clinical scientists and genetic technologists as well as Specialist Registrars and other visitors within the limits of their experience.
• To supervise junior scientific and technical staff in their day to day activities.
• To rotate between sections to obtain the breadth and depth of experience required at this level and undertake further training and CPD.