Clinical Scientist

Clinical Scientist – Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service at King’s College Hospital
We are seeking an enthusiastic HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist to join the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) within the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub based at King’s College Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in haematological malignancy genomics within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
You will have experience in cancer genomics, strong communication skills, and a proactive work ethic. Prior experience in a haemato-oncology genomics diagnostic laboratory is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
The HMDS laboratories comprise a friendly, multidisciplinary team of around 50 scientists and technicians. The lab delivers a range of genomic investigations to support diagnosis, prognosis, and disease monitoring. Your responsibilities will include:

• Analysis and interpretation of data across a range of platforms, which may include NGS panels, G-banding, FISH analysis and SNP arrays
• Authorise genomic test results
• Contribute to the development and validation of new assays and instrumentation
• Collaborate closely with clinical teams and other SE-HMDS laboratories.
• Present results in multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Genomics Tumour Advisory Board meetings
  You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and take responsibility for delivering a high-quality service covering a range of specialised investigations for the SE-Haematological Diagnostics Service. The role involves data analysis, result evaluation, interpretation and reporting of haematological malignancies, ensuring work is carried out to a high standard and within relevant target reporting times. You will participate at a senior level in all aspects of the work carried out by the SE-HMDS, with an emphasis on cytogenetics, NGS analysis and SNP-A microarray data, and Whole Genome Sequencing data analysis. Your role will include presenting data to clinical colleagues in MTDs and Genomic Tumour Advisory Board meetings. You will contribute to new test development and optimisation of existing services, quality management activities including carrying out audits, ensuring compliance with UKAS ISO15189: 2022 laboratory accreditation standards, and teaching and training of staff and students at all levels. Depending on other requirements of the laboratory, some home working will be possible. Occasional flexibility in working hours may be needed, with time off in lieu. Good communication, team working and supervisory skills are essential. As a Band 7 Clinical Scientist, you may be required to formally line-manage staff. This is a fast-paced environment, so it is essential that you can work to the highest standard efficiently and safely.
  Your development and learning
  You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The ACCE competencies programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding/support for advanced qualifications.
  Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.
  We will assist you to maintain a portfolio that demonstrates CPD achievement and is compliant with the requirements of ongoing HCPC registration. We support flexible working patterns and remote working for activities that can be performed off-site to promote a healthy work/life balance.