# Senior Clinical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-scientist/73315d29-4aa8-47b9-a6ff-eba5a22ac177 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-scientist/73315d29-4aa8-47b9-a6ff-eba5a22ac177.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum inc - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T15:31:17.563Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Molecular_Haematology/Molecular_Haematology-v8034392 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8034392?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology Department is part of the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic service (SIHMDS) and staff work closely with other scientists in Pathology particularly Immunophenotyping and Cellular Pathology as well as research staff at Queen Mary, University of London and clinical colleagues across the region. The department provides a comprehensive cancer genomics service to East London and Essex and works in partnership with the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub. Services offered include Next-generation sequencing, mutation analysis via PCR, post-transplant monitoring and minimal residual disease monitoring. The East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership (Pathology Partnership) is being created to form a network across three NHS Trusts: Barts Health (the host), Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership will be based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with Saturday and Bank holiday cover on rotation. Informal enquiries can be made to Marianne Grantham.  Phone: 0203 246 0118 Email: \[email protected\]. ### Main duties of the job Applications are invited from exceptional, self-motivated HCPC-registered Clinical Scientists (cancer genomics, molecular) to join the Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology Department. The post holder will have operational management of a designated area of the service. The post holder will be involved in the analysis and reporting of complex genomic results including molecular tests, cytogenetics and whole genome sequencing (WGS). The post holder will be involved in the research and development of genomic testing for cancer patients.  The post holder will contribute to training and mentoring of the scientific workforce both within the organisation and across the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH). ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. ## Job Details The Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology Department is part of the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic service (SIHMDS) and staff work closely with other scientists in Pathology particularly Immunophenotyping and Cellular Pathology as well as research staff at Queen Mary, University of London and clinical colleagues across the region. The department provides a comprehensive cancer genomics service to East London and Essex and works in partnership with the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub. Services offered include Next-generation sequencing, mutation analysis via PCR, post-transplant monitoring and minimal residual disease monitoring. The East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership (Pathology Partnership) is being created to form a network across three NHS Trusts: Barts Health (the host), Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership will be based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with Saturday and Bank holiday cover on rotation.Informal enquiries can be made to Marianne Grantham.  Phone: 0203 246 0118 Email: \[email protected\]. ## Job Description Applications are invited from exceptional, self-motivated HCPC-registered Clinical Scientists (cancer genomics, molecular) to join the Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology Department. The post holder will have operational management of a designated area of the service. The post holder will be involved in the analysis and reporting of complex genomic results including molecular tests, cytogenetics and whole genome sequencing (WGS). The post holder will be involved in the research and development of genomic testing for cancer patients.  The post holder will contribute to training and mentoring of the scientific workforce both within the organisation and across the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH). ## Responsibilities We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Able to lead a team - Good interpersonal skills - Adaptable and flexible - Ability to work under pressure ### Skills **Essential** - Able to undertake advanced Molecular Pathology techniques including analysis and reporting. - Able to assess new techniques and apply them to the diagnostic situation - Excellent communication skills - Experience of using bioinformatics tools to analyse **Desirable** - Computer literate and competent in using patient information systems and audit tools - Good negotiating and influencing skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Strong understanding of cancer genomics - Specialist knowledge of haematological disorders and solid cancers including theoretical understanding of other diagnostic specialities involved in patient diagnosis and management. - In depth knowledge of quality management systems and ISO15189 standards - Excellent operational and process management expertise **Desirable** - Awareness of current legislation and national policies affecting the NHS and genetic testing ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience of working in cancer genomics within a diagnostic NHS laboratory - Experience of working at a senior level within a diagnostic cancer genomics service - Experience and competence in writing complex clinical diagnostic reports - Experience of laboratory management and supervisory work - Experience of providing diagnostic genomic testing to ISO15189 standards **Desirable** - Experience of teaching undergraduate / postgraduate students and clinical staff - Experience of analysing and reporting whole genome sequencing ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc in an appropriate Biological Science (1st or 2nd class) - FRCPath part 1 in Haem/MPAD/Genetics - HCPC Registration as a Healthcare Scientist **Desirable** - Management qualification or demonstrable substantive experience. ## Documents - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [job description and person specification band 8a (pdf, 669.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322160) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.