Principal Medical Writing Scientist
1 week ago
This is a rare and exciting career opportunity for a dynamic individual to develop their leadership skills within a team and, through collaboration with the senior scientific management team, contribute to the overall management and direction of the Department.
You will have excellent clinical and scientific knowledge in Cytogenetics with several years' experience of handling, and writing reports for, complex and unusual cases.
You will have the ability to innovate and present ideas for further development of the service in keeping with national and local priorities.
You will be able to provide excellent clinical advice to a range of health professionals and be able to develop networks and collaborations with other health professionals and to present work at scientific meetings (refer to job description and person specification for further details).
HCPC registration in Genetics and possession of FRCPath Part 1 are essential (applicants actively preparing for the exam will be considered).
To lead a team of clinical scientists and technologists and be responsible for the clinical and scientific work, including quality, and managerial aspects of the work and the staff within the team(s)
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country.
It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.To manage a team(s) of healthcare scientists with line management responsibilities for appraisal, recruitment and selection, performance management, disciplinary and conduct processes, sickness absence management, career development and pastoral care within the overall direction of the Director of the Genetics Laboratories and supervision of Consultant and Senior Principal Scientists
Contribute to the development of policies and practices within the department by participating in departmental committees or working groups
To develop and improve existing service portfolio by continual review of quality, productivity and efficiency
Clinical /Scientific
To be clinically and professionally responsible for a section(s) subject to the overall direction of the Director of the Genetics Laboratories, or other Consultant Scientists
To be responsible for the analysis of scientific results and their implications by collating complex scientific evidence from database searches, literature searches and collaboration with scientific and clinical colleagues and ensuring the results, including risk calculations where appropriate, and clinical and scientific interpretation are accurate
Undertake clinical validation and authorisation of a range of reports and take responsibility for the accuracy, interpretation and timely reporting of genetic test results, and direct staff to undertake further investigations to solve complex diagnostic cases as appropriate
To interpret and report highly complex and specialist scientific tests, within the limits of knowledge and experience, and provide expert advice to clinicians, and other healthcare professionals on the interpretation, diagnostic and prognostic implications, the significance for treatment and recommendation of further testing of patients or family.
Supply the highest level of scientific skill and expertise in the investigative procedures, directing or undertaking problem solving / trouble-shooting, as required and validation of the scientific basis for the introduction/ implementation of new testsTo provide authoritative clinical and scientific advice, opinion and judgements within own area of clinical specialism to clinical health professional users of the service
To manage the quality and efficiency of the scientific and technical work of the staff of the section to ensure that appropriate procedures for receipt, processing, analysis and interpretation and reporting of findings are employed.
To provide a clinical service within the designated section ensuring that the service meets established high quality demands for safety and patient care.
To ensure achievement of and adherence to ISO15189 standards as required through United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) under the direction of the Director of the Department and by working with the departmental Quality Manager.
To actively participate in the preparation of the department for inspections by UKASTo participate in the organisation and monitoring of internal and external quality control procedures. This includes clinical audit, incident investigation and reporting, and participation in the relevant external quality assurance schemes e.g. To ensure that all members of staff based in the section abide by all statutory requirements, codes of practice, safety regulations and operational policies of the department and to be aware of these measures as applied to other sections
To ensure a functioning risk management and risk reporting strategy within the section which includes health and safety, quality management, training, recruitment, internal quality control, patient and laboratory records including confidentiality and consent, reporting to the Director of Department.
Innovation, research and development
To maintain up to date knowledge of developments and research in the field of expertise to enable innovation for the benefit of the services and patient
To collaborate with research and clinical leaders in the field within OUH and the University to contribute to the research aims of the department and the other associated bodies e.g.
Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Genomic Medicine Service (GMS), Genomic Medicine Service Alliances (GMSA).Present findings/data from case studies, audit and research projects to local/national/international meetings and conferences and through publications in peer reviewed journals
Education and Training
~ To contribute to teaching or training of other healthcare professionals in Genetics and students up to a standard consistent with Masters level attainment.
Participate in regular performance review and personal development planning.
Undertake CPD activities, taking measures to acquire, improve and apply scientific skills and expertise to perform the job to the highest level of quality and reliability this includes attending internal training sessions, relevant external meetings, courses, study days and conferences, and keeping up-to-date with current journals and literature
To contribute to the profession (British Society of Genetic Medicine and/or its affiliated bodies) by participating in working groups and development of National Professional Best Practise as appropriate
To display high standards of conduct, behaviour and professionalism at all times in line with Trust policy and to promote a culture of compassionate excellence within the department
To undertake other duties as directed by the Director of the Laboratories to ensure an efficient, effective and safe service.
In some cases these additional roles may be substantial (for example Departmental Quality Manager, Health and Safety Officer or Training Officer).
Master's level training in Genetics ( e.g. Registered as a Clinical Scientist in GeneticsPhD in a relevant area
Expert knowledge of the principles and practise of Genetics
Advanced clinical and scientific knowledge relevant to genetic testing in specialist area
Good knowledge of the technology applicable to the analysis of genetic referrals in specialist area
Knowledge of best practise and national policy in relation to genetic testing including consent and confidentiality and information governance
Post registration experience in Genetics as a Clinical Scientist
Scientific contribution to clinical case discussion and multidisciplinary meetings
Experience of speaking and presenting data at national and international conferences and meetings
Experience of managing performance including conduct and disciplinary proceedings, sickness absence
Excellent communication skills -verbal and written including scientific writing for publications and documents
Ability to critically evaluate and discuss complex scientific and clinical information
Ability to concentrate intensely for long periods of time ( for analysing results, reporting patients results, checking and authorising patient reports and writing documents
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