Job summary
A permanent/full-time position has arisen as Manager of the Analysis section within the Constitutional Cytogenetics department of HSL.
We are looking for applicants who are HCPC registered Clinical Scientists (NHS band 7 equivalent or above) and have significant experience of working within Constitutional Cytogenetics. Extensive analytical experience of performing G-band chromosome, FISH and microarray analysis and report writing is required. Previous management experience and RCPath qualification (equivalent or working towards) are advantageous.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a management team and oversee a team of dedicated Cytogeneticists to ensure the provision of a high quality and timely service.
Main duties of the job
In addition to duties as a Senior (Principle) Cytogeneticist, the post will include but is not limited to the effective management of workloads and staff within the analysis section. Performing staff recruitment and appraisals. Advanced troubleshooting capabilities and maintenance of high-quality standards including; incident reporting, SOP authorship, GENQA submission and UKAS participation. To compile and authorise cytogenetic reports. To represent the analysis department and liaise in a professional capacity with colleagues internally, externally and its service users. To oversee the departmental training scheme, perform audits and drive service innovation.
The salary offered will be commensurate with experience & qualifications.
About us
At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
Annual salary reviewNo banding restrictions: As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.
Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service
Competitive annual leave allowance28 days
Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week
Job description
Job responsibilities
To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
1. To supervise the day-to-day management of the Cytogenetics Analysis Section
ensuring, under the guidance of the Head of Cytogenetics, that appropriate
analyses are performed by suitably trained staff, with the necessary equipment,
and within the budget set by the company.
2. To organise and distribute the analysis workload.
3. To recruit, train and continually assess staff undertaking analysis, ensuring the
internal quality control of the analysis service.
4. To undertake cytogenetic analyses on the range of specimen types dealt with by
the company, both primary and checks.
5. To provide interpretation, validation, and authorisation of results
6. To compile data regarding turn around times for the monthly Cytogenetics
departmental meetings.
7. To carry out and participate in joint annual staff reviews.
8. To oversee the training of staff within the Cytogenetics Analysis Section and ensure
that training records are correct.
9. To create and maintain analysis SOPs to conform to UKAS ISO 15189 & CQC
standards.10. To undertake such work in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with UKAS
ISO 15189 & CQC guidelines. To ensure that all procedures followed meet necessary
standards (in particular UKAS requirements) and participate in the creation of new
procedures as necessary.
11. To ensure that the Cytogenetics Analysis service meets the needs of the users.
12. To protect the health and safety of departmental staff and ensure compliance with
the Company safety policy and legal requirements under the guidance of the
Health & Safety Officer.
13. To undertake such work in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with CPA
guidelines. To ensure that all procedures followed meet necessary standards (in
particular CPA requirements) and participate in the creation of new procedures as
necessary.
14. To take part in update training sessions as required.
15. To assign work within the department and ensure that the established guidelines
are followed.
16. To participate in creating and monitoring effective internal quality control schemes.
17. To organise the administration of external quality assessment schemes.
18. To be responsible for the organisation and performance of clinical laboratory tests
within target deadlines as determined by TDL Genetics.
19. To be fully familiar with the laboratory IT system and its appropriate utilisation in
the discharge of your duties.
20. To be aware of those laboratory procedures that include:
Maintenance and implementation of departmental policies and procedures
for safe and efficient working.
Good housekeeping and technical working practices.
Appropriate maintenance of the relevant departmental stock control
system and organisation of stock rotation.
21. To adhere to and actively promote the Sonic/TDL Core Values.
Commit to service excellence. Willingly to serve all those with whom we deal with
unsurpassed excellence.
Treat others with respect and honesty. To grow a workplace where trust, team
spirit, and equity are an integral part of everything we do.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability. To set an example, to take
ownership of each situation to the best of our ability, and to seek help when
needed.
Be enthusiastic about continuous improvement. To never be complacent, to
recognise limitations and opportunities for ourselves and processes; and learn
through these.
Maintain confidentiality. To keep all information pertaining to patients, as well as
professional and commercial issues, in strict confidence. 22. To contribute in ensuring continuing adequate maintenance, repair and safety of all
departmental equipment.
23. To attend laboratory meetings and participate in departmental audits as required.
24. To communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings
with staff, clients and / or customers as you will be regarded as a representative of
your department as well as the Company, and you should behave accordingly.
Matters regarding patients are confidential and must not be discussed except in the
course of your duties. You will be expected to sign an undertaking to observe all
patient and Company confidentiality.
25. To be aware of and abide by the rules and codes of conduct of the Company. To
behave in a professional manner and co-operate with all other members of staff at
all times.
26. To maintain the highest standards of quality within the department at all times.
27. To undertake other duties as specified by the senior TDL Genetics Laboratory
Management team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:
1. To supervise the day-to-day management of the Cytogenetics Analysis Section
ensuring, under the guidance of the Head of Cytogenetics, that appropriate
analyses are performed by suitably trained staff, with the necessary equipment,
and within the budget set by the company.
2. To organise and distribute the analysis workload.
3. To recruit, train and continually assess staff undertaking analysis, ensuring the
internal quality control of the analysis service.
4. To undertake cytogenetic analyses on the range of specimen types dealt with by
the company, both primary and checks.
5. To provide interpretation, validation, and authorisation of results
6. To compile data regarding turn around times for the monthly Cytogenetics
departmental meetings.
7. To carry out and participate in joint annual staff reviews.
8. To oversee the training of staff within the Cytogenetics Analysis Section and ensure
that training records are correct.
9. To create and maintain analysis SOPs to conform to UKAS ISO 15189 & CQC
standards.10. To undertake such work in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with UKAS
ISO 15189 & CQC guidelines. To ensure that all procedures followed meet necessary
standards (in particular UKAS requirements) and participate in the creation of new
procedures as necessary.
11. To ensure that the Cytogenetics Analysis service meets the needs of the users.
12. To protect the health and safety of departmental staff and ensure compliance with
the Company safety policy and legal requirements under the guidance of the
Health & Safety Officer.
13. To undertake such work in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with CPA
guidelines. To ensure that all procedures followed meet necessary standards (in
particular CPA requirements) and participate in the creation of new procedures as
necessary.
14. To take part in update training sessions as required.
15. To assign work within the department and ensure that the established guidelines
are followed.
16. To participate in creating and monitoring effective internal quality control schemes.
17. To organise the administration of external quality assessment schemes.
18. To be responsible for the organisation and performance of clinical laboratory tests
within target deadlines as determined by TDL Genetics.
19. To be fully familiar with the laboratory IT system and its appropriate utilisation in
the discharge of your duties.
20. To be aware of those laboratory procedures that include:
Maintenance and implementation of departmental policies and procedures
for safe and efficient working.
Good housekeeping and technical working practices.
Appropriate maintenance of the relevant departmental stock control
system and organisation of stock rotation.
21. To adhere to and actively promote the Sonic/TDL Core Values.
Commit to service excellence. Willingly to serve all those with whom we deal with
unsurpassed excellence.
Treat others with respect and honesty. To grow a workplace where trust, team
spirit, and equity are an integral part of everything we do.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability. To set an example, to take
ownership of each situation to the best of our ability, and to seek help when
needed.
Be enthusiastic about continuous improvement. To never be complacent, to
recognise limitations and opportunities for ourselves and processes; and learn
through these.
Maintain confidentiality. To keep all information pertaining to patients, as well as
professional and commercial issues, in strict confidence. 22. To contribute in ensuring continuing adequate maintenance, repair and safety of all
departmental equipment.
23. To attend laboratory meetings and participate in departmental audits as required.
24. To communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings
with staff, clients and / or customers as you will be regarded as a representative of
your department as well as the Company, and you should behave accordingly.
Matters regarding patients are confidential and must not be discussed except in the
course of your duties. You will be expected to sign an undertaking to observe all
patient and Company confidentiality.
25. To be aware of and abide by the rules and codes of conduct of the Company. To
behave in a professional manner and co-operate with all other members of staff at
all times.
26. To maintain the highest standards of quality within the department at all times.
27. To undertake other duties as specified by the senior TDL Genetics Laboratory
Management team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education, a science degree and further qualifications in the field of cytogenetics.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the cytogenetics field.
- Extensive experience with all sample types and processes involved. Management experience preferable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education, a science degree and further qualifications in the field of cytogenetics.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the cytogenetics field.
- Extensive experience with all sample types and processes involved. Management experience preferable.
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).
