Senior Clinical Scientist

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS - Southampton) for a full-time fixed term position (12 months) as a Senior Clinical Scientist working in haemato-oncology, solid cancer and pharmacogenomics testing.

We are looking for a scientist with sound knowledge of cancer genomics, considerable diagnostic laboratory experience and the ability to critically analyse and interpret scientific data.

WGLS is a member of the Central & South Genomic Medicine Service. Employment will be with UHS and the role will be based within Southampton General Hospital.

You will join our diagnostic team of clinical scientists who are committed to patient-centred service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way in order to direct patient management and therapeutic decisions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for an HCPC registered clinical scientist with considerable diagnostic laboratory experience; excellent communication skills to ensure effective multi-disciplinary team-working and communicate complex information at an appropriate level to service users; understanding of quality control / quality assurance procedures and UKAS requirements.

Key components of the role will be: data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic information including next generation sequencing, fragment analysis, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, LAMP. You will also be involved in training and education within the section and in liaising with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service.

HCPC registration is a key requirement of the role. We would also welcome applicants completing the STP programme in summer 2026 and start dates would be after successful registration with the HCPC as a clinical scientist

The job role includes: - To contribute to the provision of an integrated cancer diagnostic genetic service for the Central South Coast Region, together with national and international referrals, as part of the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub - The perform analysis and report specialised molecular investigations and manage areas of existing service work within the laboratory.

- To liaise with clinicians, oncologists and haematologists responsible for treating patients. - To continuously develop their clinical, scientific or technical practice within a defined field. - To support activities such as quality management, including compliance with laboratory accreditation standards, and training