Clinical Genetics Society

Closing Date: 18/09/2019

Location: Bristol

BRISTOL GENETICS LABORATORY SOUTHMEAD HOSPITAL, BRISTOL PRINCIPAL CLINICAL SCIENTIST AFC BAND 8A FIXED TERM POST (12 months) Due expanding demand for research and diagnostic genomics testing as part of a successful genomics bid, the South West Genomics laboratory hub lab at Bristol has a vacancy for a Principal Scientist to lead the development of Neurology and other rare disease genomic testing within the Rare Disease scientific team. With a scientific and technical staff of over 100, BGL is housed in new state of the art Pathology laboratories in North Bristol NHS Trust and is the designated laboratory for the West of England Genomics Medicine Centre (WEGMC), as part of the 100,000 Genomes Project. BGL is a fully integrated Genomics Laboratory providing comprehensive Rare Inherited Disease and Oncology genomic testing to the South West with extensive specialist services attracting a large number of national and international referrals. BGL has a significant R&D programme and also benefits from co-location with the University of Bristol Learning and Research Centre in the Trust Science Quarter. BGL is fully committed to the provision of high quality training at all levels, as an accredited training centre. Clinical Scientist Band 8A – key member of operational management team responsible for day to day delivery of neurology and other services. Successful applicants must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a clinical scientist (cytogenetics/molecular genetics) and have an upper second or first class honours degree and/or higher degree in a relevant scientific subject. Possession of FRCPath (minimum part 1 FRCPath) is essential (candidates actively working towards part 1 are encouraged to apply). Good communication, team working and supervisory skills are also essential, as is considerable experience in a diagnostic genetics laboratory including authorising reports, and a record of continuing professional development. The successful candidate will be expected to work 37½ hours per week full-time over 7 days a week, including participation in regular weekend and out of hours working. Band 8A range £44606 - £50,819 or pro-rata for part time appointments. For further details / informal visits contact: For further information or an informal discussion in confidence, please contact Maggie Williams:Maggie.Williams@nbt.nhs.uk or 0117 4146171. APPLY ViAS NHS JOBS REF 339-KLE0899

For further information please contact:

Maggie Williams
Email: maggie.williams@nbt.nhs.uk

Bristol Genetics Laboratory, Southmead Hospital
Bristol

BS10 5 NB