Clinical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Scientist to join the rare disease section of the Oxford Genetics Laboratories. The role involves analysing complex data, interpreting results, and developing new skills within a state-of-the-art diagnostic testing environment. The post holder will undertake clinical, scientific, technical, and managerial duties with a high degree of autonomy, contributing to both diagnostic services and research and development. Flexible and hybrid working patterns are available, and STPs nearing completion of training are encouraged to apply.
Essential criteria
- Good first degree in Genetics or Biological Science with a genetics component
- Post graduate professional qualification (Certificate of Competence in Clinical Cytogenetics/STP) or equivalent experience
- Registration - Clinical Scientist (Clinical Cytogenetics or Genetics)
Desirable criteria
- FRCPath part 1
- PhD /DPhil in a relevant subject area
- Proven, extensive experience of Clinical Molecular Genetics in a diagnostic laboratory or similar if combined with relevant research experience
- Good working knowledge of the majority of analytical methodologies used in the laboratory achieved through training and experience
- Experience of a providing clinical technical services for a range of inherited conditions
- Result evaluation and interpretation
- Writing complex clinical reports
- Clinical liaison
- Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries in an informed manner
- Troubleshooting techniques, instrumentation and software and tests
- Developing new methodologies, designing new tests
- Teaching and Training
- Translational research and development through formal funded programmes of work
- Bioinformatics, handling and manipulating large data sets
- Experience of writing papers and publishing in peer reviewed journals
- Final authorisation of simple routine reports
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Thorough in depth knowledge of human genetics, theoretical and practical aspects of clinical cytogenetics, a thorough knowledge of modes of inheritance and the science which underpins a broad range of genetic conditions
- To have developing specialist knowledge of a specific area of clinical molecular genetics (eg cardiac, cancer, neurogenetics)
- To have a sound knowledge of analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solving
- To have a basic knowledge/awareness of managerial procedures
- To have developed analytical skills in all major areas of the work of the laboratory
- Able to conduct research and development activities
- Able to advise medical and other health care professions on investigations and clinical interpretation of own area of work with back -up from senior staff where necessary
- Able to advise on designated aspects of service provision and development
- Developing ability and confidence to challenge established views
- Able to use and manipulate laboratory computer systems (databases)
- Ability to organise and manage complex activities
- Able to use and manipulate a variety of software packages to analyse data , some of which are complex and developed in research rather than corporate environments
- Able to use and navigate through a variety of internet based scientific databases
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings or as part of teaching commitment
- Able to organise and manage complex activities
- Able to maintain intense and prolonged concentration on important tasks despite frequent interruptions
- Ability to cope with the fast pace of change in Genetics eg emerging technologies and changes to practice
- Teaching and training abilities
- Personal attributes
- Ability to assimilate information quickly
- Able to work as part of a team
- Methodical approach to work
- Able to work under pressure and demonstrate resilience
- Professional attitude
- Desire to learn and develop further
- Education/Qualifications, Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Good first degree in Genetics or Biological Science with a genetics component
- Post graduate professional qualification (Certificate of Competence in Clinical Cytogenetics/STP) or equivalent experience
- Registration - Clinical Scientist (Clinical Cytogenetics or Genetics)
- FRCPath part 1
- PhD /DPhil in a relevant subject area
- Proven, extensive experience of Clinical Molecular Genetics in a diagnostic laboratory or similar if combined with relevant research experience
- Good working knowledge of the majority of analytical methodologies used in the laboratory achieved through training and experience
- Experience of a providing clinical technical services for a range of inherited conditions
- Result evaluation and interpretation
- Writing complex clinical reports
- Clinical liaison
- Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries in an informed m
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
BAND 7 CLINICAL SCIENTIST POST
We have an exciting opportunity to join our department as a Clinical Scientist within the rare disease section. 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. Flexible working patterns are available as is hybrid onsite / at home working. 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.
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