Principal Clinical Scientist

2 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

The UKHSA Mycology Reference Laboratory in Bristol is one of the few reference laboratories that are situated outside the main reference facility currently at Colindale. The laboratory undertakes local diagnostic testing and national reference and referred tests across a varied panel, together these currently amount to more than 65,000 tests per year. It currently employs 16 staff members.

The Mycology Reference Laboratory (MRL) provides a comprehensive national diagnostic and reference service to assist with the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and surveillance of fungal infection and antifungal drug resistance. This includes the isolation and identification of fungi from clinical material, serological, phenotypic, proteomic, molecular and biomarker tests, examination of histopathological sections, antifungal drug assays, in collaboration with the North Bristol Trust Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory, and susceptibility tests. The MRL is also responsible for the provision of expert advice in the diagnosis, treatment and management of superficial and invasive fungal infection. The MRL is responsible for the UK National Collection of Pathogenic Fungi (NCPF). Together with the Quality Assurance Laboratory, the MRL is responsible for the UK National External Quality Assessment Scheme (NEQAS) for identification and susceptibility testing of fungi. The MRL conducts formal training courses in mycology as well as providing individual training to visitors from the UK and abroad.

Working for your organisation

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. �

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Job description

The holder of this post will be responsible to the Head of the Mycology Reference Laboratory for the organisation and maintenance of the NCPF and for the organisation of the mycology section of the UKNEAS for Microbiology and participate in the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic and reference service for the management of fungal infection in the UK.

�After suitable training the post holder will deputise in the absence of the Head and Deputy Head of the Mycology Reference Laboratory in managerial, scientific and clinical matters.

For a full list of the main duties and responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.�

Person specification

Essential Criteria : Please be aware that we will assess on the 7 essential criteria stated on the advert rather than the full list on the job description document.�

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Clinical Scientist registrationPhD in an area relevant to medical mycologyGood working knowledge of fungal diseases and fungal taxonomyUnderstanding and experience of LIMSSignificant post-doctoral experience in medical mycologyAbility to perform and interpret a wide range of diagnostic tests in medical mycologyGood people management skills

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%

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