An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 8a principal clinical scientist role. This position would be in the North West GLH Manchester site. The individual must have extensive experience in genomic diagnostic delivery. In addition they should have or be working towards FRCPath part 1.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to show that you are dynamic and highly motivated with a proven, high level of scientific skill and expertise. You will be responsible for managing a team of HCPC registered Clinical Scientists to deliver and develop the diagnostic workload and to develop the workforce. HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist in the modality of Genetics is Mandatory. You will have achieved success in the first written examination component of the FRCPath examination (Genetics, or Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, or cancer genomics) or be actively working towards this.

The role will be based at our Manchester laboratory site. If you are interested by the prospect of working in a dynamic, supportive and exciting environment where you will be making a difference to patient care we would love to hear from you. We will also consider those state registered scientists who have not yet achieved their FRCPath part 1, but who are actively working towards it.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be State Registered Cllinical Scientist in sub-modality of Genetics
• Must have written component of FRCPath part 1 in one of Genetics options

Desirable

• PhD in Genetics/Genomics

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ambition to progress career from past history as given in application
• Evidence of innovation work which has resulted in a service development (science or leadership)
• Evidence of managing and leading in a genetic laboratory section
• Evidence of reporting complex laboratory results correctly
• Evidence of proactive role in teaching or training

Desirable

• Evidence of service development - research and translation to service practice
• Evidence of interest in professsional by active membership of Trust, Regional and National Committees

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

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