Scientific Cancer Lead pillar 3 Science

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom NHS England Full time

The Scientific Cancer Lead is a core member of the Genomics Unit. The post holder will bring together scientific, laboratory, service development and engagement expertise to help to prepare the NHS to harness the power of genomic technology and science to successfully embed the NHS GMS into the NHS including leading on the National Genomic Test Directory (cancer).

The Test Directory defines the testing available within the NHS in England and the technology by which it should be delivered and the broader genomic testing strategy for the NHS GMS, linking very closely with the other members of the Science and Laboratory Team and the Policy and Strategy Teams. They will work with clinical and scientific experts to develop and oversee the process for evaluating new tests, ensuring the directory reflects latest technological developments and scientific advances. The Test Directory is a central element of the NHS GMS, supporting fair and equitable access to genomic testing. The post holder will need to work within a fast-paced environment to ensure NHS England’s approach is informed by the latest evidence and meets statutory and regulatory requirements. The post holder will report to the Deputy Director, Science and Laboratory in the Genomics Unit.

The Scientific Cancer Lead will deliver an effective service to support senior clinical colleagues, managers and staff across the NHS GMS and will:

- Work with colleagues in the NHS GLHs GMS Alliance and Networks of Excellence to understand relevant procedures and processes, to identify challenges and to support change to embed the NHS GMS into the NHS;
- Provide professional expertise for supporting sample collection, sample processing and analysis of the WGS data across the NHS GLHs;
- Define current processes, facilitate discussions and advise colleagues as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they are agreed and oversee their delivery;
- Lead the standardisation of genomic result analysis, interpretation and reporting of non-WGS and WGS for solid tumours;
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

NHS England is committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion. We value workplace diversity and are committed to creating a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where everyone’s contributions are fully recognised and valued by all.

Within Finance and Planning, we put the Equality Diversity and Inclusion commitment into practice with our staff led delivery group.

Speak to us about flexible working arrangements - job share, part time or another flexible pattern. We are now working in a hybrid way across home and office locations and support flexible working arrangements. We want to be sure you can work in a way that is best for us, for you and for our patients.

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.



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