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Somatic Programme Manager, Band 8B
Permanent 37.5 hrs per week
Applications are invited for the post of Somatic Programme Manager within the Laboratory Genetics department, which forms part of the West of Scotland Centre for Genomic Medicine. The department provides a high quality genetics service to the West of Scotland, population 2.7 million, and to the whole of Scotland through the Scottish Genetic Laboratories Consortium and the Scottish Molecular Pathology Consortium. Based at the state of the art Laboratory Medicine building at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, the Laboratory Genetics department is responsible for the testing of inherited genetic disease and acquired genetic disease (solid and haematological malignancy).
You will join our team of >115 scientific and technical staff working closely with the Head of Service and other senior management to strategically plan the direction of the Somatic Programme, and to implement new services and technologies. We seek a motivated scientist with proven knowledge, enthusiasm and drive who will rise to the challenges of this exciting post.
It is essential that you are state registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), have upper second or first class honours degree in a relevant scientific subject and be in possession of a higher qualification such as FRCPath part 1 (working towards FRCPath), a PhD or equivalent. You should have extensive experience in a genetics diagnostic laboratory and in the diagnosis of somatic genetic disease (molecular genetics and/or cytogenetics), and have extensive experience with managing and directing staff.
The shift pattern for this post is Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Informal Contact
Nicola Williams, Head of Service on 0141 354 9313 or email Nicola.williams@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
EU Settlement Scheme
EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.
Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.