Job Title: Band 7 Clinical Cytogeneticist
Location: Manchester
Salary: £41,659 – £47,673 per annum
Job type: Permanent, Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) for a Band 7 Clinical Cytogeneticist to join our Cytogenetics department. Clinical Cytogeneticist will work as part of a team to provide an effective and high quality genomic analysis service to aid the diagnosis and treatment of patients with leukaemia and other cancers for Greater Manchester, the North West of England and other customers of the Christie Pathology Partnership.
The Christie Pathology Partnership was formed in 2014 and is a joint venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and SYNLAB, the largest provider of laboratory pathology and diagnostic services in Europe. We provide Pathology services for The Christie, the largest single site cancer centre in Europe, treating more than 44,000 patients a year and recently rated Outstanding by the CQC.
SYNLAB is the European leader in delivery of high quality pathology testing and imaging services. SYNLAB operates in 35 countries across four continents, employing more than 20,000 members of staff and conducting approximately 500 million tests per annum.
SYNLAB in the UK is a trusted expert in clinical laboratory services, drug and alcohol testing and food testing. We provide a wide range of testing capabilities and advanced pathology services through to the most innovative molecular and genetic diagnostic tests available today.
The Role:
- To apply specialist scientific knowledge in cancer cytogenomics in the interpretation and reporting of, often complex, genetic information to clinicians and in producing interpretive reports for authorisation by a senior Clinical Cytogeneticist.
- To participate in laboratory and quality management processes to ensure the effective operation of the department and to maintain the service to standards expected by local policies, professional guidelines and UKAS accreditation, include writing and reviewing SOPs, participation in internal audit and external EQA.
- The post holder will participate on a rotational basis specific duties covering; duty scientist role including effective specimen handling, interpretation of referral reasons, deciding test and culture regimes, allocation of duties and dealing with telephone enquiries; managing FISH workflow on both liquid and FFPE preparations.
- The postholder will supervise and provide scientific support to technical staff.
- The role will involve contributing to the diagnostic workload for G-band chromosome analysis of blood and bone marrow preparations.
- To participate in SNP array analysis and interpretation, as part of a new service currently in development in the department.
- The post holder will have specific designated departmental responsibilities, appropriate to the grade of post, allocated according to training and experience. These will be directed by the Service Managers.
- Develop personal knowledge of genomics for the benefit of the service and the wider scientific community.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- A minimum of second class BSc(Hons) in a relevant subject.
- State registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist.
- Post Graduate Certificate of Competence in Clinical Cytogenetics or equivalent.
- Formal training as a Clinical Scientist in diagnostic Clinical Cytogenetics including work with chromosome analysis and FISH.
- High level working knowledge of Cytogenetic techniques including fine laboratory work, sterile culture work, sample preparation and microscopy requiring manual dexterity.
- Highly skilled in cytogenomic analysis techniques, such as G-banded chromosome analysis, FISH analysis and SNP arrays.
We SYNLAB is a committed equal opportunities employer and we are open to flexible working. Once trained, the successful candidate may be expected to cover early evening and weekend sample receipt. We will accept applications from trainee scientists who are nearing registration. Applicants must currently have permission to work in the UK.
About Us
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
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Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Cytogenetic Scientist, Clinical Scientist, Cytogenetics, Scientist, Scientific Testing, Laboratory Scientist will all be considered for this role.
