Genetic Technologist

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.

Technical

1. Participate in the provision of a comprehensive and appropriate diagnostic service to users through the collection, reception, booking in and preparation of samples for analysis, under the supervision of Senior Healthcare Scientists.

2. Use manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

3. Ensure work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards, results are reported within the agreed turnaround times

4. Monitoring of fridge and freezer temperatures

5. Ensure that reagents are prepared stored and used in a manner suitable for patient investigations

6. Prepare and pack samples dispatched to other laboratories

7. Perform all work in accordance with SOPs and Health and Safety Regulations

8. Perform role as part of the team recognising others skills and priorities

9. Perform under the guidance of Senior Healthcare Scientists processing of patient samples

10. Perform and maintain the quality checking procedures in the laboratory to measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations

11. Complete other appropriate duties as directed by the Deputy Head and Head of the laboratory

Scientific

1. Develop an understanding of the scientific basis of laboratory work including genetics and haematology

2. Improve scientific knowledge and awareness of developments in the appropriate field of expertise via Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ensuring this knowledge is passed on to staff where appropriate

3. Maintain a portfolio that demonstrates CPD achievement

Clinical

1. Understand the necessity for the accurate communication of complex information

2. Observe departmental Quality Control procedures

3. Participate in audit to highlight deficiencies in pre-examination, examination and post-examination process as required by the laboratory managers

4. Efficient management of patients' clinical material and maintenance of a safe ethical system of storage

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.

Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UKs leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. Kings has various divisions including Neurosciences, Haematology, Cancer and Cardiovascular sciences, where there are unlimited opportunities to develop and perfect your career.

Over the last 170 years, Kings has delivered nothing but world class service to all its patients from deprived communities as well as some of the wealthiest in London.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Hons or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent Molecular degree

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a diagnostic laboratory
• Technical problem solving experience

Desirable

• Experience of setting up diagnostic molecular assays

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good molecular biology understanding
• Knowledge of Quality Control and Assurance
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to manage workload to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Competent in a broad range of molecular practical techniques
• Experience working with laboratory automation

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Synnovis Analytics

Address

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

http://www.synnovis.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)