North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub- Band 8a Senior Clinical Scientist
The Rare Disease Laboratory has an establishment of approximately 180 including technologists, Clinical Scientists, translational scientists, bioinformaticians and administrative support staff. Along with two Clinical Genetics teams we form a strategic Genetics Unit within
the hospital and provide North London with a Regional Genetics Service serving a population of approximately 10 million.
Having been awarded 11 specialisms in the NHSE Genomic Medicine Service, the rare disease laboratory provides an in-house diagnostic service for molecular and cytogenetic testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory. Testing is provided for both prenatal and postnatal samples using Next generation sequencing, SNP microarray, karyotyping, FISH, MLPA, qPCR, ddPCR, NIPD and other targeted tests. We are also engaged in the delivery of the NHSE GMS Whole Genome Sequencing programme for our North Thames patients and specialist WGS for larger areas of England.
We are involved in a number of collaborative research and development projects with colleagues at the UCL Institute of Child Health and Institute of Neurology as part of the UCL Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Informal enquiries can be made to Sam Loughlin Email: [email protected]
The Rare Disease Genomics Laboratory at Great Ormond Street Hospital is inviting applications from experienced HCPC registered Clinical Scientists in Genomics to join an expanding team delivering rare disease genomic tests for the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub.
Experience in analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic tests (molecular genetic and/or cytogenetic) is essential. Experience of authorising genomic reports and Part 1 FRCPath are desirable.
As Senior Clinical Scientists, the postholders would be responsible for the day-to-day running of a designated area of the rare and inherited disease genomics service, including supervision of clinical scientists, for the delivery of a reliable, competitive, efficient, cost effective and high quality clinical diagnostic service. An additional interest in Workforce training, Automation/Innovation, or Quality (ISO15189:2022) would be an advantage.
We support trained scientists who wish to adopt flexible and/or hybrid working patterns. For Clinical Scientists, after a successful probation period, there is a requirement to work on-site for 40% of working hours.
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sam Loughlin Job title: Head of Service Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 0207 762 6888
