Clinical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a highly motivated Clinical Scientist with experience in cancer cytogenetics and/or molecular genetics to join the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality genomic analyses for patients with haematological malignancies, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment. It involves interpreting complex genomic results, providing specialist scientific advice, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding genomics network at the forefront of personalised medicine.
Key responsibilities
- Analysis, interpretation and reporting of complex genomic results from a variety of technologies.
- Provision of specialist scientific advice and support to clinicians and laboratory colleagues.
- Ensuring compliance with quality management systems, UKAS accreditation standards and departmental policies.
- Supporting validation, verification and implementation of new tests and technologies.
- Training, supervision and competency assessment of trainees and junior staff.
- Participation in service development, audit activities, external quality assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential criteria
- A degree in relevant scientific subject or Healthcare Science
- HCPC State registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Registered clinical scientist with a detailed working knowledge of the specific discipline
- Supervising junior employees
- Education of physiology, pathology, and scientific principles relevant to specialism
- Experience in and ability to perform and supervise analysis, interpretation and technical validation of routine, complex and specialist results
- Using Laboratory Information Management Systems & Maintain Quality Systems
- Maintaining quality systems
- Resolving troubleshooting activity for highly technical and precision equipment and assays
- A high degree of skill, knowledge and judgement where interpretation of results can be highly subjective
- Well-developed physical skills, demonstrable ability to use precision equipment and consumables
- Ability to troubleshoot and train those who use the Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Ability to manage effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple conflicting priorities
- Competent at communicating verbally and in writing with colleagues, clinical staff and external parties
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) & policies and procedures with reference to ISO/UKAS
- Knowledge of the management of laboratory procedures in your own areas, including following Health and Safety legislation and procedures
Desirable criteria
- MSc in relevant scientific subject
- Involvement in research and development projects
- Leadership qualities with experience of coaching, co-ordinating and managing a team
- Experience of training and developing others within the relevant specialism
- Good awareness of current issues within pathology locally and nationally
- Awareness and understanding of current trends in field of expertise
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 2d
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Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Scientist with experience in cancer cytogenetics and/or molecular genetics to join the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS), part of the South East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality genomic analyses for patients with haematological malignancies, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment decisions. Experience in cancer genomics and excellent communication skills are essential, while previous haemato-oncology cytogenetics experience is highly desirable. HCPC-registered Clinical Scientists will be appointed at Band 7 equivalence; however, applications are also welcomed from candidates with relevant haemato-oncology genomics experience who are approaching Clinical Scientist registration within six months, or who are HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists, who may be appointed at Band 6 equivalence depending on experience and qualifications.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding genomics network at the forefront of personalised medicine and diagnostic innovation.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Scientist, you will play a key role in delivering specialist genomic testing services across one or more areas of the department.
Responsibilities will include:
- Analysis, interpretation and reporting of com
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