Clinical Scientist

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Clinical Scientist with experience in molecular diagnostics to contribute to the provision of a timely and efficient ISO 15189 accredited Clinical Genomics Service. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for the testing and reporting of specialised molecular diagnostics investigations, including contributing to the ctDNA workflow in collaboration with Guardant. They will be involved in the service development and validation, including implementing new tests for personalised cancer medicine and analysis using complex genetics software. In addition, the post holder will be required to support activities such as quality management, including compliance with laboratory accreditation standards, training, and the department's translational research programme. Good communication, team working, and supervisory skills are essential., The main objective of the post holder is to contribute to the provision of a timely and efficient Molecular Diagnostics service within the Clinical Genomics Department, both for internal and external cases. The post holder will perform analysis using complex genetics software and report specialised molecular investigations and manage areas of existing service work in the laboratory, in order to provide an efficient and high quality molecular diagnostic service in haematological and solid tumours. The range of tests available will be in continuous development and the post holder will be responsible for standardisation of new technologies and tests for molecular diagnostics. The post holder is expected to liaise with clinicians, oncologists and histopathologists responsible for treating patients., · To ensure that work is carried out in line with Standard Operating Procedures and or Departmental policy.
· To prioritise work on a day to day basis and liaise with service users in order to co-ordinate the service provision.
· Supervise the day to day allocation of duties assigned to junior scientists and medical laboratory assistants working in the laboratory.
· To participate in the preparation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and in the review of these protocols when necessary.
· Ensure the Departmental Health and Safety Policy is adhered to, and under take the risk assessment of procedures as appropriate.
· To maintain valid records of laboratory activities, including equipment breakdown, maintenance and reagent usage and organise corrective action as appropriate.
· Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with Health Profession Council and the Trust's Information Governance guidelines.
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
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Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

The successful applicant should have an MSc in a biological science (or equivalent) and must be HCPC state-registered Clinical Scientist. Ideally, the candidate should have considerable experience in molecular diagnostics service delivery and have a sound understanding of molecular techniques-experience in High throughput sequencing technologies and analysis and variant interpretation is desirable.

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.