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Closing Date: 30/01/2022

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Location: Wellington Hospital, New Zealand

Contract: Permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time. Monday - Friday (up to 40 hours per week, including flexible working hours)

Salary: PSA Allied Health Technical and Scientific (Salary Scales as stated on section 5.8.17 - see link below)

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for experienced, professional and highly motivated genetic scientists to join our progressive laboratory. Wellington Regional Genetics Laboratory (www.wellingtongenetics.co.nz) is a busy diagnostic laboratory providing an extensive range of genetic tests and has established links to other services; to ensure a high standard of service. Key service prioritises include the application of next generation sequencing technologies, expansion of our molecular oncology service and supporting the increased workload across all areas of the laboratory.

We invite applications from diagnostic genetic scientists with experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory. You must be a NZ registered Medical Laboratory Scientist or eligible for registration (www.mscouncil.org.nz). Starting salary will be dependent on your level of experience and qualifications. The positions are permanent and both full-time and part-time options will be considered.

We are also willing consider a minimum twelve month fixed term posts for suitable candidates who are unsure about permanent relocation.

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand, set among green hills surrounding a majestic harbour. It has a well-established reputation as a vibrant arts and entertainment centre of NZ. Wellington offers genuine work/life balance. For further information on Wellington please visit https://www.wellingtonnz.com/

If you see your future in our team, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.

About our team

Wellington Regional Genetics Laboratory (WRGL), a team of 25 staff (administrators, technicians and scientists), is an integrated cytogenetic and molecular genetic service; karyotype, FISH, microarrays and DNA testing of prenatal, postnatal and malignancy samples (www.wellingtongenetics.co.nz).

Our aim is to ensure operations, products, advice and services meet the requirements of both internal and external clients thereby providing a timely, appropriate and high quality clinical laboratory service. This laboratory complies with or exceeds all accepted standards as embodied in IANZ Registration Criteria and the International Standard NZS/ISO 15189:2012.

About you:

Team player
Excellent communication and scientific skills
Experience in diagnostic Genetics

About us

Here at the 2DHBs (Capital & Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Boards) we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

The 2DHBs are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast DHB

Hutt Valley DHB

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

PSA Allied Health Technical and Scientific MECA (for Salary Scales)

How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email Philip.Adamson@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number (AH301-21) in the subject line.

Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and will progress through the recruitment process until advertising closes on 30 January 2022.

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For further information please contact:

Philip Adamson
Email: Philip.Adamson@ccdhb.org.nz

Recruitment, Level 11, GNB, Wellington Hospital, Riddiford Street
Wellington
New Zealand
6021

Closing Date: 24/01/2022

Location: University of Toronto

Applications are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Molecular Genetics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

The successful candidate must be eligible for a tenure stream appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

The appointment as Chair will be for a 5-year term effective July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter, renewable following a favourable review.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Molecular Genetics, or equivalent doctoral degree in a related discipline. They must also have research and teaching interests that complement and strengthen the Department’s existing strengths. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research, (undergraduate and graduate) teaching, mentorship and leadership and also bring a vision for innovative interdisciplinary research and education.

They will have a record of collaborative leadership and people management skills to facilitate engagement with scholars across the University of Toronto and affiliated hospitals and to cultivate strategic partnerships with stakeholders in corporate sectors, government ministries and funding sources. Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills are necessary—in addition to creative approaches to person-centred, empathy-informed problem-solving.

They will be expected to lead and sustain innovative and independent research to maintain a competitive externally-funded research program at the highest international level.

The candidate will oversee the promotion and implementation of strategic priorities, process improvement and change management, faculty development and recruitment, and education and research programs in a geographically-dispersed Department. They will be expected to bring an inclusive vision and be deeply committed to practically implementing the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity and accessibility (EDIIA) in teaching, mentorship, research collaborations, faculty development, alumni engagement and in developing a future vision of the Department. Previous experience managing financial, budgetary and human resources would be an asset. Experience both in alumni relationship-building and successful fundraising would also be an asset.

The Chair will take the Department of Molecular Genetics to an even higher level of academic achievement and recognition. In addition to the submitted research statement and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing, the successful candidate must show excellence in research and be an internationally-recognized scholar as evidenced by a record of sustained high-impact publications in leading internationally-recognized journals, presentations and leadership at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades for research activity, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline. Along with the teaching dossier submitted that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference, the successful candidate must show evidence of excellence in teaching through teaching accomplishments, successful experience teaching in a degree-granting program, and providing mentorship and professional development to undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Department of Molecular Genetics’ deep and rich tradition of teaching and research excellence dates back to 1969. The Department traverses several foci of research activity using state-of-the art equipment situated in five geographic ‘nodes’ within a 10-minute walk from each other: two campus- based venues (the Medical Sciences Building and the Donnelly Centre), MaRS West Tower and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Mount Sinai Hospital Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, and The Hospital for Sick Children Peter Gilgan Centre for Research & Learning. The Department boasts over 100 faculty members whose research spans the frontiers of biological research and discovery from Cellular and Molecular Structure and Function; Computational and Systems Biology; Functional Genomics and Proteomics; Genetic Models of Development and Disease; Molecular Medicine and Human Genetics; and Molecular Microbiology and Infectious Disease. Principal faculty comprise 30 Canada Research Chairs. The Department offers research-intensive graduate programs, professional programs in Medical Genomics and Genetic Counselling, and an undergraduate program that provides the opportunity for involvement in research and exposure to the most current techniques. In 2021, the Department was ranked eleventh in the world for departments of molecular biology and genetics by the US News and World Report. The Department ranks 11th in the world US News & World Report. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Toronto 5th in the world for clinical and health and 2nd among North American public institutions (after the University of California, Berkley). Spanning the basic, clinical and rehabilitation sciences, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals and research institutes form one of the largest research enterprises in North America. The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) is one of the top five clusters of academic medicine in North America. Interested individuals must apply here. Applications must include a (1) letter of interest with evidence of successful leadership experience; (2) current CV; (3) research statement; (4) teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations; and (5) statement on philosophy and contributions to EDIIA [maximum 300 words]. Examples of contributions to EDIIA include mentoring of students, administrative staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups; faculty and/or leadership development initiatives; development of inclusive pedagogies; research, scholarship and/or teaching with a focus on underrepresented and historically marginalized communities; and public engagement activities that reach out to marginalized communities. Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters—on letterhead, dated, signed—by the closing date. Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by the closing date, January 24, 2022.

For detailed information on the Department of Molecular Genetics, visit www.moleculargenetics.utoronto.ca. The Department Molecular Genetics is located at 1 King’s College Circle, MSB 4396, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8 CANADA. If you have questions about this position, contact Anastasia Meletopoulos, Academic Affairs Manager, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at anastasia.meletopoulos@utoronto.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief diversity survey. This survey is voluntary.

Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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For further information please contact:

Christina Stevancec
Email: admin.academicaffairs@utoronto.ca

Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON, Medical Sciences Building
Toronto
ON
M5S 1A8

Closing Date: 09/01/2022

Location: Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury, New Zealand

Location: Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury, New Zealand

Contract: Mon-Fri (34.4 hours per week)

About the role

We seek a qualified clinical geneticist to join our Christchurch based clinical team. The position is permanent, part-time (0.86 FTE or 34.4 hours per week). A minimum twelve month locum post might be available for suitable candidates who are unsure about permanent relocation. You should be able to demonstrate broad training experience in all aspects of clinical genetics and genomic medicine. You will also participate in our extensive outreach clinic program, and there are opportunities to engage with our local laboratory providers and the University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine on the same site.

Applicants must be qualified as a medical practitioner, with an MBChB or equivalent, and have completed specialty training (FRACP or equivalent). You should also be registered or eligible for registration by the Medical Council of New Zealand in the Vocational Scope of Clinical Genetics.

About our team

Genetic Health Service NZ (GHSNZ) is a national multidisciplinary clinical and diagnostic Genetic Service. CCDHB currently provides two Hubs for GHSNZ, based in Christchurch (|South Island Hub) and Wellington (Central Hub). The two Hubs provide clinical genetics services to 50% of the population of NZ, from Taranaki in the North Island to Invercargill at the southern tip of the South Island. Clinical staff in the two Hubs are part of the national service and work closely with colleagues in the Northern Hub based in Auckland.

What's in it for you?

Flexible work/life balance in a friendly and relaxed metropolitan location
Training and professional development opportunities
Generous and flexible annual leave entitlements
Indemnity Insurance provided
An attractive relocation package
Relocation assistance

About us

Here at the 2DHBs (Capital and Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Boards) we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

The 2DHBs are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

If you see your future in our GHSNZ team, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.

How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line. We also welcome informal enquiries and visits

Please note we will be reviewing applications when received so please apply early.

COVID-19-2DHB requires ALL its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.To comply with the recent health order, applicants must have had their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by 15 November 2021 AND their second dose no later than 1 January 2022. We are not accepting applications that do not meet this criteria.

For further information please contact:

Recruitment
Email: recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz

Closing Date: 19/12/2021

Location: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Genomics Consultant Clinical Scientist Band 8c

Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk) Genomics (not Molecular Genetics)

Job overview

The Genomics and Molecular Medicine department is a newly formed department incorporating Molecular Diagnostics, Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics; working closely with the Haematological Malignancies department and Clinical Genetics Services at NUH; as well as the East NHS Genomic Laboratory hub.

As a result of retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, highly conscientious, motivated and passionate Consultant Clinical Scientist to take the lead in the Cancer section within the Genomics and Molecular Medicine Service.

Working alongside the Senior Management team, you will use your clinical knowledge to help shape and develop the department to deliver a cancer service at the 'cutting edge' of diagnostic capability and national change. The position involves day to day management of the cancer section, (which includes cytogenetics and molecular diagnostic testing) as well as working closely with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to ensure successful development of the service.

Applications are invited from Clinical Scientists who have a background/interest in the Cancer genomics field, that possess FRCPath.

Main duties of the job

You will be a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude to change and a proven record of resource management and team building, as well as evidence of leadership. The candidate should have excellent organisation, interpersonal and communication skills. Duties include but are not limited to:

Provide strong visible leadership to the cancer section.

Advise on appropriate investigative strategies in complex clinical situations.

Take the lead responsibility for managing the cancer section

Inspire staff, model leadership behaviours and support a development culture where staff are empowered and accountable for service improvement at a local level

Lead on the operational implementation of new policies across the service and genomic laboratory hub.

Be accountable for implementing local strategic plans.

Be responsible for managing the workforce effectively in line with Trust policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

Work closely with other members of the East GLH senior management team to mobilise and deliver the NHS Genomic Medicine Service for East GLH, according to the NHSE Service Specification and requirements of NHSE Genomics Unit.

Ensure quality and safety is in line with ISO 15189:2012 standards and Care Quality Commission regulatory arrangements for diagnostic services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For main responsibilities and job description please refer to the job description and person specification

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

FCPath or equivalent in relevant scientific subject

Registered Clinical or Biomedical Scientist with HCPC

Evidence of CPD

PhD or equivalent

Awareness of national policies affecting the NHS and Genetic Testing

Desirable

Management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

To have a thorough knowledge of laboratory genetic technologies and medicine, quality assurance and quality management

Able to perform risk assessments and resolve issues or investigate complaints relating to the service as part of Clinical Governance.

Fully conversant with COSHH regulations and their application to laboratories.

To have a good knowledge of managerial processes within the Trust and NHS.

Experience of membership of committees within department.

Knowledge of UKAS standards and GLH quality management system and ability to monitor their compliance.

Experience of leadership of small groups.

Involvement in service planning and development and knowledge of quality management and accreditation systems

Experience of teaching students, laboratory and medical staff in formal and informal settings.

Experience of line management of groups of scientific areas

Evidence of participation in National scientific or research working groups or forums

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety issues.

To have developed an expertise in one or more specialised clinical areas

Desirable

To have sound basic knowledge in other areas of Pathology

Experience of committees at directorate or Trust level.

Good knowledge of financial management and procurement.

Experience of delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting including role redesign

planning and organising skills

Essential

Able to organise, prioritise and manage activities effectively.

Exceptional organisation skills

Able to maintain intense concentration on important tasks despite interruption

Able to supervise other staff undertaking service work/project

Experience of validating new services and technologies and implementing into practice

Desirable

Strategic vision

Knowledge of Bioinformatics

analytical Judgement skills

Essential

Able to advise clinical colleagues or other health professionals on investigations and interpretation of results in, complex situations also utilising data from other specialities

Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate clinical advice

Able to analyse highly complex information from out with the service as well as within and use to evaluate differential diagnoses.

Excellent problem solving skills using teams as appropriate

Desirable

Business focused

Sensitive to clinical and political demands

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to build successful teams

Able to work collaboratively with partner organisations

Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets

Ability to deal with distressing and confrontational situations.

Able to advise clinical colleagues or other health professionals on investigations and interpretation of results in, complex situations also utilising data from other specialities

Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate clinical advice

Able to analyse highly complex information from out with the service as well as within and use to evaluate differential diagnoses.

Able to provide leadership to small teams within the department and provide professional leadership on a wider scale. Able to prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information at local and national meetings to large audiences.

Able to challenge with confidence established scientific and clinical views using reasoned argument, personal knowledge and research findings.

Physical Skills

Essential

IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information

Desirable

Excellent specialist technical, analysis and interpretative skills at Genomic level.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)