Clinical Scientist

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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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 at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

1. BSc in an appropriate biological science
2. State Registered Clinical Scientist

Desirable criteria

1. PhD in Biological Science
2. Registered BMS or GT

Knowledge / Skills

Essential criteria

1. Knowledge of principles of genomic medicine
2. Able to critically analyse and interpret scientific data
3. Able to concentrate at all times and work under pressure
4. Excellent organisational and planning skills
5. Excellent verbal and written communications skills
6. Meticulous
7. Computer literate

Desirable criteria

1. Knowledge and experience of supervision and management
2. Experience of genomic diagnostic analysis and reporting

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.