Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Clinical Scientist to join our comprehensive Genomics Service at the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub (SEGLH), based at Synnovis, Guy's Hospital. The role will be within the Developmental Disorders and the Prenatal & Reproductive Genetics teams.
The successful applicant will be dedicated and enthusiastic with knowledge of analysis, interpretation and reporting of genetic diagnostic results. Applicants should have good communication skills, be able to take initiative, support continual quality improvement and prioritise workload. The role requires attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
The successful candidate will be joining a large, fully integrated Department with more than 120 staff and close links to Clinical Services throughout Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and St George's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. With our partner laboratories, the SEGLH provides a comprehensive genomics service for a population of 8 million, including specialist constitutional and oncology tests and an established whole exome sequencing service. The laboratory works collaboratively with other groups such as the GSTfT Biomedical Research Centre, Genetics Innovation Unit and the Assisted Conception Unit for Preimplantation Genetic Testing.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered Clinical Scientists or those who are expecting their HCPC Registration imminently.
We support flexible and/or remote working patterns.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an experienced professional who has developed their skills and theoretical knowledge to a high standard, performing a highly complex role and continuously developing clinical, scientific and technical practice within a defined field.
They will be registered with the HCPC, or working towards registration (consideration will be given to those nearing the end of their STP training for initial appointment at band 6).
The post holder will be proficient in analysis, interpretation and reporting of one or more areas within cytogenomics (variant interpretation, karyotype, breakage, QF-PCR, FISH, microarray and WGS).
The post holder will be expected to work across both our Prenatal & Reproductive Genetics and Developmental Disorders teams. They will be given responsibility for areas of service and service development and will be expected to support technical teams for a range of laboratory duties. They will be responsible for ensuring that testing and reporting are completed to a high standard within target reporting times, and be responsible for checking and authorisation of a variety of reports across both areas. The post holder will have duty scientist and test assignment responsibilities on a rotational basis and will be expected to act as a supportive member of the team.
About us
Your development and learning:
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the ViAcademy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.
Key Relationships
- Accountable to the Service Delivery Manager, Clinical Lead and Genomics Lead
- Responsible to the Operational Lead
- The post holder will work with all members of their assigned Team(s) (Developmental Disorders and Prenatal and Reproductive Genetics) which comprises Clinical Scientists, Medical Technical Officers (MTO), Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA), Admin and Clerical staff. He/she will also liaise with staff in other teams within the Genetics Department and other Genetics and Pathology Laboratories
Duties and Responsibilities
Scientific & Technical
- Provide expert analysis and interpretation of complex results in the context of the clinical referral in one or more service areas
- To be responsible for final checking and authorisation of a variety of reports across both areas employing a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and expert scientific and clinical interpretation
- Provide highly specialised scientific advice to service users
- Communicate results of complex tests to service users
- Provide expert technical support for one or more diagnostic service areas
- Perform laboratory duties if necessary
- Implement and propose changes to Standard Operating Procedures and service provision policies
- Within the designated area of responsibility, the post holder will have responsibility for each of the following:
- Health & Safety
- Governance & Quality Improvement
- Education & Training
- Undertake service development and validation of new tests under direction of their Operational Lead and/or the R&D Team
- Develop new protocols and design and supervise the pilot studies for new services
- The post holder will have a close working relationship with technical and scientific members of their team and will be accountable to their Operational Lead who will offer guidance and direction in the management of the above areas
General
- Manage and prioritise workload
- Work independently and autonomously
- Co-ordinate work within the laboratory
- Build and maintain working relations with all members of staff, and promote effective teamwork
- Supervise technical staff and students
- Line management of technical staff including staff appraisals
- Provide training to staff and visitors including planning of training programmes
- Be proactive in escalating any possible issues that may impact on service delivery
- Keep an accurate record of experiments and assays developments
- Keep up to date with current knowledge in clinical genetics, particularly within designated service area(s)
- Participate in and contribute to clinical, departmental and team meetings and journal clubs
- Participate in and contribute to pathology CPD activities
- Attend and review conferences
- Present and publish laboratory developments and case studies
- Participate in internal and external quality control programmes
- Measure and monitor accuracy and precision of diagnostic tests within designated service area(s)
- Participate in laboratory and clinical audits
- Participate in the review and construction of local policies and procedures, COSHH and workplace risk assessments
- Adhere to the laboratorys standard operating procedures and maintenance of up to date standard operating procedures for the duties assigned
- Attain and/or maintain HCPC registration and undertake Continual Professional Development
- Participate in an annual appraisal cycle
- Undertake required mandatory training
- Demonstrate awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety regulations, data protection, and SOPs
- Adhere to Laboratory and Department of Health and Safety regulations and Codes of Practice
- Maintain and promote the professional image of Synnovis
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.
The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.
GSTT
Guys and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site.
You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.
Key Relationships
- Accountable to the Service Delivery Manager, Clinical Lead and Genomics Lead
- Responsible to the Operational Lead
- The post holder will work with all members of their assigned Team(s) (Developmental Disorders and Prenatal and Reproductive Genetics) which comprises Clinical Scientists, Medical Technical Officers (MTO), Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA), Admin and Clerical staff. He/she will also liaise with staff in other teams within the Genetics Department and other Genetics and Pathology Laboratories
Duties and Responsibilities
Scientific & Technical
- Provide expert analysis and interpretation of complex results in the context of the clinical referral in one or more service areas
- To be responsible for final checking and authorisation of a variety of reports across both areas employing a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and expert scientific and clinical interpretation
- Provide highly specialised scientific advice to service users
- Communicate results of complex tests to service users
- Provide expert technical support for one or more diagnostic service areas
- Perform laboratory duties if necessary
- Implement and propose changes to Standard Operating Procedures and service provision policies
- Within the designated area of responsibility, the post holder will have responsibility for each of the following:
- Health & Safety
- Governance & Quality Improvement
- Education & Training
- Undertake service development and validation of new tests under direction of their Operational Lead and/or the R&D Team
- Develop new protocols and design and supervise the pilot studies for new services
- The post holder will have a close working relationship with technical and scientific members of their team and will be accountable to their Operational Lead who will offer guidance and direction in the management of the above areas
General
- Manage and prioritise workload
- Work independently and autonomously
- Co-ordinate work within the laboratory
- Build and maintain working relations with all members of staff, and promote effective teamwork
- Supervise technical staff and students
- Line management of technical staff including staff appraisals
- Provide training to staff and visitors including planning of training programmes
- Be proactive in escalating any possible issues that may impact on service delivery
- Keep an accurate record of experiments and assays developments
- Keep up to date with current knowledge in clinical genetics, particularly within designated service area(s)
- Participate in and contribute to clinical, departmental and team meetings and journal clubs
- Participate in and contribute to pathology CPD activities
- Attend and review conferences
- Present and publish laboratory developments and case studies
- Participate in internal and external quality control programmes
- Measure and monitor accuracy and precision of diagnostic tests within designated service area(s)
- Participate in laboratory and clinical audits
- Participate in the review and construction of local policies and procedures, COSHH and workplace risk assessments
- Adhere to the laboratorys standard operating procedures and maintenance of up to date standard operating procedures for the duties assigned
- Attain and/or maintain HCPC registration and undertake Continual Professional Development
- Participate in an annual appraisal cycle
- Undertake required mandatory training
- Demonstrate awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety regulations, data protection, and SOPs
- Adhere to Laboratory and Department of Health and Safety regulations and Codes of Practice
- Maintain and promote the professional image of Synnovis
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.
The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.
GSTT
Guys and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site.
You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in appropriate biological science or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- HCPC state registration (candidates nearing the end of the STP programme for appointment at band 6 until completion of registration would be considered)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in genomics or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Analysis and interpretation of diagnostic results
- Writing clinical diagnostic reports
- Troubleshooting and experimental design
Desirable
- Laboratory supervisory work
- Service development
- Diagnostic report checking and authorization
- previous experience working with WGS/ microarray and or FISH/karyotyping/breakage/PCR
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of cytogenomics
- In-depth knowledge of genetic diagnosis
- Excellent IT skills.
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of prenatal diagnosis
- Participation in scientific meetings or scientific publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in appropriate biological science or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- HCPC state registration (candidates nearing the end of the STP programme for appointment at band 6 until completion of registration would be considered)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in genomics or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Analysis and interpretation of diagnostic results
- Writing clinical diagnostic reports
- Troubleshooting and experimental design
Desirable
- Laboratory supervisory work
- Service development
- Diagnostic report checking and authorization
- previous experience working with WGS/ microarray and or FISH/karyotyping/breakage/PCR
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of cytogenomics
- In-depth knowledge of genetic diagnosis
- Excellent IT skills.
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of prenatal diagnosis
- Participation in scientific meetings or scientific publications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
