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Molecular Pathology Service

Department of Laboratory Medicine

Western General Hospital and Royal infirmary of Edinburgh

NHS Lothian

Associate Clinical Scientist Molecular Pathology

Band 6: 37 hours per week

£39,912 to £48,635 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Associate Clinical Scientist in the Molecular Pathology service in NHS Lothian. (based at the Western General Hospital and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh). The laboratory is part of the Scottish Strategic Network for Genomic Medicine funded by National Services Division to provide Genetic and Molecular Pathology diagnostic testing in Scotland.  Applications are invited from scientists with good interpersonal skills with a background in molecular pathology / cancer genomics, with a strong interest in developing diagnostic services and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will be involved in the delivery of the specialist molecular testing including data analysis.  Within this role the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the development of gene panel-based tests using next generation sequencing in accordance with the requirements of the department.

All applicants should have experience working in a laboratory and have clinical and scientific knowledge in the diagnosis and monitoring of solid tumors and haematological malignancies. Knowledge of a range of molecular methodologies and experience in the use of specialist analytical software, combined with interpretation of a range of scientific data including next generation sequencing is preferable.

There will be opportunity to complete a training programme towards HCPC-registration.

We are committed to continuous development and have an active Continuing Professional Development program available to all staff. This post offers excellent opportunities to broaden experience in molecular pathology together with developing both validation and service delivery roles.

Informal telephone enquiries to Dr Kate Templeton (Consultant Clinical Scientist):  Kate.Templeton@luht.scot.nhs.uk or Lorna Germain (Healthcare Science Manager):  Lorna.Germain@luht.scot.nhs.uk

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.