Developmental Scientist
Job summary
The Cambridge Genomics Laboratory at Addenbrooke's Hospital is pleased to be recruiting two Healthcare Scientists that will join the Haemato-Oncology team with with the task of developing a new diagnostic pathway focused on lymphoma patients.
This is a two-year contract to work on the NHS HaemOnc Genomic Network of Excellence project 'Streamlining the Pathways to Precision Medicine in Lymphoma'.
This exciting initiative provides the opportunity for the postholder to join a focused multidisciplinary team that includes clinicians, diagnostic pathologists, laboratory scientists and academic researchers to develop and implement novel pathways for patients with lymphoma to access cutting edge genomic technologies that currently sit at the interface of clinical practice and academic research.
As the lead laboratory of the East Genomic Laboratory Hub, the Cambridge Laboratory has a critical role in the delivery of genomic services to a growing population of over 8 million people.
Main duties of the job
- This is a two-year contract to work on the NHS HaemOnc Genomic Network of Excellence project 'Streamlining the Pathways to Precision Medicine in Lymphoma'. This exciting initiative provides you with the opportunity to join a focused multidisciplinary team that includes clinicians, diagnostic pathologists, laboratory scientists and academic researchers to develop and implement novel pathways for patients with lymphoma to access cutting edge genomic technologies that currently sit at the interface of clinical practice and academic research.
- Contribute to the development of a range of predominantly sequencing based tests to allow for optimising access and quality of genomics testing in lymphoma.
- Contribute to database build and maintenance.
- Contribute to optimisation of appropriate bioinformatics pipelines.
- Somatic variant interpretation
- Deliver and maintain a high-quality diagnostic service to regional haemato-oncology services
- Closely collaborate with associated research and diagnostic groups on campus as well as regional and national level.
- Facilitate translational research with teams included in the project.
- Ensure the continuous improvement and development of laboratory services
- Ensure the continued ISO:15189 compliance of the laboratory using the quality management system
- Data and variant interpretation checking, and primary reporting of sequencing based reports on lymphoma cases
- Liaise with research teams included in the project.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th July 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 17th July 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- First degree in an appropriate biological science or equivalent qualification
- Master's Degree or externally assessed equivalent in Human Genomics, Molecular Pathology or similar
- Membership of relevant professional organisation (e.g. ACGS, AHCS, BSGM)
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council or final year STP Trainee
Experience
- Significant scientific work experience in a genomics/molecular laboratory
- Analysing genomic data and reporting genomics tests
- Experience in applied bioinformatics (one of the posts)
- Acting as a duty scientist or team leader
- Working within an ISO:15189 accredited laboratory
Knowledge
- To have a thorough knowledge of human genetics and/or cancer genetics
- To have a basic knowledge of typical laboratory operational procedures, quality management systems and problem solving techniques
- To have knowledge of analytical methods and processes used for reporting genomic test results
- To have detailed knowledge of a specific disease area applicable to genomics
- Knowledge of the processes involved in examining cancer samples in a clinical laboratory
Skills
- Good attention to detail, and able to maintain intense concentration for a sustained period of time despite interruptions
- Good verbal and written communication including the ability to use Microsoft packages
- Excellent organisational skills
- Critically appraise scientific information to aid service delivery
- Able to organise and manage complex activities while providing leadership to a small team within the department
- Able to conduct Research and
- Development activities
- Able to prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings or conferences
Additional Requirements
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk
- Company
- Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom CB2 0QQ
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom CB2 0QQ
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year
- Posted