Job summary
Clinical Scientist - Cytogenetics - SE-HMDS at King's College Hospital
We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced individual in cancer cytogenetics and/or molecular genetics to join our team providing a comprehensive genomics service for patients with known or suspected haematological malignancies. Contributing towards patient care by participating in the provision of high quality genomic analyses of haematological tissues, as part of the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) within the South East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH).
Experience of cancer genomics including cytogenetic and/or molecular techniques, excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential for this role, as the post holder will ensure the timeliness of reporting of complex analyses to enable rapid patient treatment decisions.
In particular, previous experience in a haemato-oncology cytogenetic analysis is highly desirable.
Successful applicants with HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist will be appointed at Band 7 AfC equivalence.
Candidates with appropriate experience in haemato-oncology genomics (cytogenetics and/or molecular) who are preparing for HCPC registration as a clinical scientist within 6 months, or who are HCPC registered as a biomedical scientist are also encouraged to apply. If successful, such candidates will be employed at Band AfC 6 equivalence.
Main duties of the job
This role is primarily a cytogenetics post, however, molecular genetic experience will be considered and utilised in the SE-HMDS as required.
The SE-HMDS service currently offers a comprehensive specialist genomics service tailored to the requirements of the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. We are the single HMDS service for the South East of England, serving a population of over 6 million people across South London and the South East of England. Our UKAS accredited laboratories currently provide genomics services including: G-banded karyotype analysis
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Clinical Scientist - Cytogenetics - SE-HMDS at King's College Hospital
We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced individual in cancer cytogenetics and/or molecular genetics to join our team providing a comprehensive genomics service for patients with known or suspected haematological malignancies. Contributing towards patient care by participating in the provision of high quality genomic analyses of haematological tissues, as part of the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) within the South East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH).
Experience of cancer genomics including cytogenetic and/or molecular techniques, excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential for this role, as the post holder will ensure the timeliness of reporting of complex analyses to enable rapid patient treatment decisions.
In particular, previous experience in a haemato-oncology cytogenetic analysis is highly desirable.
Successful applicants with HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist will be appointed at Band 7 AfC equivalence.
Candidates with appropriate experience in haemato-oncology genomics (cytogenetics and/or molecular) who are preparing for HCPC registration as a clinical scientist within 6 months, or who are HCPC registered as a biomedical scientist are also encouraged to apply. If successful, such candidates will be employed at Band AfC 6 equivalence.
Main duties of the job
This role is primarily a cytogenetics post, however, molecular genetic experience will be considered and utilised in the SE-HMDS as required.
The SE-HMDS service currently offers a comprehensive specialist genomics service tailored to the requirements of the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. We are the single HMDS service for the South East of England, serving a population of over 6 million people across South London and the South East of England. Our UKAS accredited laboratories currently provide genomics services including: G-banded karyotype analysis
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