# Senior Clinical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-scientist/d9b0398c-596e-4950-ac2b-bfe56e6a32ed - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-scientist/d9b0398c-596e-4950-ac2b-bfe56e6a32ed.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (N/A) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T16:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T10:12:20.538Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hampshire/Southampton/University_Hospital_Southampton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pathology/Pathology-v8143296 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8143296?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Patients First - Always Improving - Working Together ### Aptitudes and skills required **Essential** - To have the knowledge and experience necessary to participate in the provision of a diagnostic clinical service. - To have laboratory practical skills necessary to trouble-shoot and develop methods and carry out research projects and audits. - To possess basic computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office. **Desirable** - Able to give professional advise to a laboratory section and face the challenge of conflicting priorities ### Special requirements of the post **Essential** - Attend and present scientific papers at regional, national, and international meetings ### Qualifications / training required **Essential** - Honours degree in relevant science subject. - MSc in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge - HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist **Desirable** - Working towards FRCPath - PhD in subject relevant to clinical speciality ### Previous or relevant experience necessary **Desirable** - Comprehensive knowledge and experience of clinical (speciality) service and service provision in a range of sub-specialities. ## Documents - [person spec (pdf, 216.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10442266) - [job description (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10442265) ## 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.