Job overview

We are seeking two proactive individuals with significant experience of diagnostic genomic laboratory techniques to join the Rare and Inherited Disease Genomics Laboratory at Great Ormond Street Hospital as pre-registration (trainee) Clinical Scientists in Genomics.

They will work under supervision in the core+ and prenatal scientific teams undertaking analytical and reporting work as required in the support of a genomic testing services.  The core+ and prenatal teams cover molecular and cytogenetic testing for genomic diseases as specified in the National Genomic Test Directory.

The post holder must have a sound knowledge of clinical diagnostic genetics / genomics and must undertake to acquire the knowledge and skills required to develop a portfolio for assessment and obtain clinical scientist HCPC registration. Hands on experience in an accredited diagnostic rare disease genomics laboratory, good communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Informal enquiries can be made to Deborah Morrogh. Email: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

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. 

Working for our organisation

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