SNIS Registered Clinical Scientist

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Salary: £50,861 – £59,159

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist/Healthcare Scientist in the Molecular Pathology service based in NHS Lothian (Western General Hospital and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh). The laboratory is part of the Scottish Strategic Network for Genomic Medicine funded by National Services Division to provide Genetic and Molecular Pathology diagnostic testing in Scotland. Applications are invited from scientists with good interpersonal skills with a background in molecular pathology/cancer genomics, with a strong interest in developing diagnostic services and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Provision of specialist molecular testing including analysis, interpretation and reporting of investigations.
• Assuming responsibility for the quality standards required by the service.
• Contributing to the development of targeted gene panel‑based approaches using next‑generation sequencing in accordance with departmental requirements.

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist/Healthcare Scientist.
• Experience working in a diagnostic laboratory.
• Specialist clinical and scientific knowledge in the diagnosis and monitoring of solid tumours and haematological malignancies.
• Knowledge of a range of molecular methodologies and experience with specialist analytical software, combined with interpretation of a range of scientific data and reporting of results in various scenarios.

We are committed to continuous development and have an active Continuing Professional Development programme available to all staff. This post offers excellent opportunities to broaden experience in a molecular pathology diagnostic laboratory together with developing both training and service development roles.

Informal enquiries to:
Louise Gilroy (Clinical Scientist) – Louise.

Gilroyt, Anthony Bench (Clinical Scientist) – Anthony.

Bencht, Sophie McHaffie – sophie.mchaffiet

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