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NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
Applications are invited for the post of Principal Clinical Scientist and Deputy Director of GenQA. GenQA is a member of the UK National External Quality Assessment Service (UK NEQAS) consortium and is an international organisation facilitating optimal patient care by providing comprehensive assessments for the wide range of activities involved in the delivery of genomic services. This is an excellent opportunity to join GenQA which is a collaboration between the Cytogenomic External Quality Assessment Service (CEQAS), based in Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford and UK NEQAS for Molecular Genetic, based in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. GenQA provides genomic External Quality Assessment (EQA) and educational tools to participants globally,
We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the expanding team of scientists in this internationally recognised EQA centre. The post advertised is a key position, involving planning of molecular genetics scheme activities and day-to-day management of their implementation. The post holders will liaise closely with other GenQA staff and, more widely, with a wide range of colleagues including those in participating laboratories, the diagnostic industry, other UK NEQAS Centres, and accreditation agencies (e.g. UKAS).
Applicants should have a background in providing a diagnostic molecular service and experience of assessing external quality assessment for genetics. They should be able to represent the views of the Centre at local, regional and national levels. Applicants should be registered with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist specialising in Genetics. The post holder will be employed by NHS Lothian and will be located in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This post is for a fixed term of 12 months. For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Prof Sandi Deans Molecular Genetics (Tel 0131 242 6898; e-mail Sandi.Deans@ed.ac.uk).
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***