Job overview

Are you an experienced Clinical Scientist ready to lead innovation in cancer genomics? Are you passionate about personalised medicine and want to shape the future of genetic testing for cancer susceptibility? Join us at The Royal Marsden and take your career to the next level.

We are looking for an HCPC-registered Senior Clinical Scientist to join our Clinical Genomics team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in Sutton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of molecular diagnostics in a world-renowned centre of excellence.

Join the Pioneers at Royal Marsden's Clinical Genomics Lab 

The Clinical Genomics laboratory at the prestigious Royal Marsden is at the forefront of innovation and research in the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub. As one of the seven national Genomic Laboratory Hubs in England, we're leading the way in Cancer Genomic testing. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will offer a high level of scientific and clinical knowledge, expertise and skill for the provision of a high quality and efficient service in the field of Clinical Genomics. They will be responsible for the variant interpretation and reporting of specialised clinical genomics investigations in haematological and solid tumours, as well as reporting whole genome sequencing results. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the provision of a timely and efficient Clinical Genomics service. They will be expected to lead in their designated area in the development, validation, including the design and implementation of clinical NGS and digital PCR protocols for personalised cancer medicine. Other key activities include monitoring and reporting key performance indicators, training staff in variant interpretation and reporting complex NGS results and supervision of staff, as well as contributing to the quality management of the department, to ensure continuity of service at all times and compliance with professional standards. There will be regular occasions when the post holder takes sole responsibility for laboratory work. The post will involve integrated working with the translational team of the department.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.