Job overview

North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub - Band 8B Principal Clinical Scientist

internal applicants only

Applications are invited from experienced Clinical Scientists in Rare Disease Genomics. HCPC Clinical Scientist registration and Part 1 FRCPath are essential, with RCPath Fellowship desirable.

The successful candidate will lead the Core team at the North Thames Rare Disease Laboratory Hub at Great Ormond Street Hospital.  Experience of diagnostic cytogenomic and molecular genomic testing of prenatal samples is required. Prenatal testing of invasive samples at this laboratory include both cytogenetic testing and Fetal anomaly panel testing for R21 and R412 for the South of England.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated scientist with significant experience of clinical genomic service delivery. Accomplished communication and organisational skills are required.

We support trained scientists who wish to adopt flexible and/or remote working patterns.

Main duties of the job

• The Rare Disease Laboratory has an establishment of approximately 160 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 laboratory provides an in-house diagnostic service for cancer, molecular and cytogenetic testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory. Cytogenetic testing is provided for both prenatal and postnatal samples using SNP microarray, karyotyping, FISH, and qPCR. Molecular testing includes next generation sequencing and targeted tests. We are also engaged in the delivery of the NHSE GMS Whole Genome Sequencing programme for our North Thames patients.

  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. We provide a DNA preparation and storage service in support of many of these projects.

  Informal telephone enquiries can be made to Deborah Morrogh. Phone: 0207 762 6888 Email: [email protected]

   

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.