Scientific Cancer Lead |Pillar 3 | Science
2 weeks ago
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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;
About us
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.
We want to see all parts of our community represented in our own team so we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for jobs with us. Diverse teams are often the highest performing and welcome the range of experience that diversity brings to our teams.
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.
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Qualifications
Essential
HCPC Registration in relevant subject as BMS or Clinical Scientist Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
In depth additional expert knowledge acquired over a significant period of time in human cancer genomics Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to the delivery of cancer genomic testing for solid tumours including non-WGS and WGS protocols and experience of interpreting and reporting genomic data in a clinical setting Evidence of service delivery in NHS laboratories, including pathology services and biomarker testing. Proven and significant leadership experience and/or formal management qualification oMust have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
Skills and capabilities
Essential
Evidence of operational experience in managing NHS laboratories and staff Understanding of the recent transformational agenda and the strategy to modernise laboratory services across the NH Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Ability to provide and receive, convey and present highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups
Values & Behaviours
Essential
Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public Ability to operate in a value-driven style consistent with the values of the public services and specifically with the new organisational values. Works across boundaries, works well with others, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness-
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