Main area Core Clinical Services Grade Band 7 Contract One permanent and one fixed-term (Two Year) vacancy are available. Hours
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (To cover weekend and out of hours working on a rotational basis) Job ref 339-CCC5436
Site Southmead Hospital Bristol Town Bristol Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (FTE), pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 07/02/2025 08:00
Job overview
Bristol Genetics Laboratory - South West Genomic Laboratory Hub Registered Clinical Scientist in Rare Disease Genomics - permanent and two-year fixed term posts available Open to HCPC registered Clinical Scientists and those approaching completion of the Clinical Scientist Training Programme. Appointment at Band 6 will be considered for candidates who are on course to complete their training within 6-9 months of appointment. Full time or part time considered. With a scientific and technical staff of approaching 200, BGL is housed in new state of the art Pathology laboratories in North Bristol NHS Trust. BGL is a fully integrated Genomics Laboratory providing comprehensive and expanding Rare Inherited Disease and Cancer genomic testing to the South West with extensive specialist services attracting a large number of national and international referrals. Successful candidates will join a dynamic, friendly and motivated team committed to providing excellent services for patients. BGL is fully committed to the provision of high quality staff training at all levels, as an accredited training centre. Successful candidates will use scientific and clinical skills to analyze genomic data and prepare and authorize patient reports. The roles also involve significant clinical communication/education, research and development, and quality assurance/improvement. Responsibilities
Apply highly specialist scientific skill and expertise in diagnostic laboratory genetics including troubleshooting of assays and techniques both existing and in development. Ensure that the service is effective and current by regular literature review. Implement laboratory procedures for sample receipt, processing, IQC, analysis, checking, interpretation, preparation of reports (both standard and complex) and reporting of results. Be responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of a variety of routine and non-routine highly specialised genomic tests. Correctly interpret and explain results with advice on further action for patient or family members. Contribute to appropriate multidisciplinary team meetings to give a professional opinion on clinical cases. Communicate scientific data and results at local, national and international meetings and in the scientific literature under the overall direction of senior staff. Authorise a subset of clinical and administrative reports, as directed by senior staff. Work with the team to ensure achievement of and adherence to the standards required of a UKAS accredited Laboratory. Participate and lead with medium-term service development and enhancement under the overall direction of more senior staff. Person specification
Education/Training
First or second class BSc honours Degree in biological science or equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council Registration (Clinical Scientist). Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing training in laboratory genetics. Completion of Scientist Training programme/Postgraduate Certificate in Genomics/Cytogenetics/Molecular genetics or equivalent. Higher qualification to MSc or recognised equivalent level. FRCPath part 1. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
IT literate and familiar with relevant informatics/bioinformatics resources. Theoretical and Practical knowledge of genetic techniques and their clinical applications. Attention to detail and good organisational skills. If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Name Ian Berry Job title Consultant Clinical Scientist (Rare Disease Lead) Email address ian.berry@nbt.nhs.uk
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Bristol Genetics Laboratory - South West Genomic Laboratory Hub Registered Clinical Scientist in Rare Disease Genomics - permanent and two-year fixed term posts available Open to HCPC registered Clinical Scientists and those approaching completion of the Clinical Scientist Training Programme. Appointment at Band 6 will be considered for candidates who are on course to complete their training within 6-9 months of appointment. Full time or part time considered. With a scientific and technical staff of approaching 200, BGL is housed in new state of the art Pathology laboratories in North Bristol NHS Trust. BGL is a fully integrated Genomics Laboratory providing comprehensive and expanding Rare Inherited Disease and Cancer genomic testing to the South West with extensive specialist services attracting a large number of national and international referrals. Successful candidates will join a dynamic, friendly and motivated team committed to providing excellent services for patients. BGL is fully committed to the provision of high quality staff training at all levels, as an accredited training centre. Successful candidates will use scientific and clinical skills to analyze genomic data and prepare and authorize patient reports. The roles also involve significant clinical communication/education, research and development, and quality assurance/improvement. Responsibilities
Apply highly specialist scientific skill and expertise in diagnostic laboratory genetics including troubleshooting of assays and techniques both existing and in development. Ensure that the service is effective and current by regular literature review. Implement laboratory procedures for sample receipt, processing, IQC, analysis, checking, interpretation, preparation of reports (both standard and complex) and reporting of results. Be responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of a variety of routine and non-routine highly specialised genomic tests. Correctly interpret and explain results with advice on further action for patient or family members. Contribute to appropriate multidisciplinary team meetings to give a professional opinion on clinical cases. Communicate scientific data and results at local, national and international meetings and in the scientific literature under the overall direction of senior staff. Authorise a subset of clinical and administrative reports, as directed by senior staff. Work with the team to ensure achievement of and adherence to the standards required of a UKAS accredited Laboratory. Participate and lead with medium-term service development and enhancement under the overall direction of more senior staff. Person specification
Education/Training
First or second class BSc honours Degree in biological science or equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council Registration (Clinical Scientist). Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing training in laboratory genetics. Completion of Scientist Training programme/Postgraduate Certificate in Genomics/Cytogenetics/Molecular genetics or equivalent. Higher qualification to MSc or recognised equivalent level. FRCPath part 1. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
IT literate and familiar with relevant informatics/bioinformatics resources. Theoretical and Practical knowledge of genetic techniques and their clinical applications. Attention to detail and good organisational skills. If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Name Ian Berry Job title Consultant Clinical Scientist (Rare Disease Lead) Email address ian.berry@nbt.nhs.uk
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