Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Clinical Scientist to join our comprehensive Genetics Service at the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub (SEGLH), based at Guy's Hospital. To support the continued provision of service and development of new tests aligned to the NHSE Genetics Test Directory, we are now recruiting to a post within the Monogenics team which provides testing of single gene disorders, including WGS.
The successful applicant will be dedicated and enthusiastic, with knowledge and experience of analysing NGS, Sanger, MLPA and genotyping data, sequence variant interpretation, and reporting of genetics results.
The Monogenics team comprises the SEGLH hub laboratory at Guy's Hospital in London. Some of the existing team choose to work a hybrid working pattern from home and in the lab office, however we also have an established network of staff who work solely from home to support an optimum work life balance.
You would be joining a vibrant team of clinical scientists and pre-registered scientists.
In addition to providing service work, our scientists are given opportunities for a role in service development, and participation in RCPath training and examinations is encouraged. Applicants should have good communication skills, be able to take initiative, support continual quality improvement and prioritise workload. The role requires consistent attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, as well as an ability to work within a team.
Main duties of the job
The Monogenics team provides single gene testing services including WGS, however there is active cross-training between other service groups in Genetics to ensure scientists achieve competency in both SNV and CNV data interpretation.
Scientists are expected to contribute in one or more rare disease areas and to work with members of the clinical, scientific and technical teams to deliver a high-quality laboratory diagnostic service including participation at MDTs. Data analysis is fully supported by the Bioinformatics team that is embedded with the Genetics department.
The Monogenics scientist team are led by a management group that oversee five sub teams; Core, Cancer, Neurology, Direct Tests and WGS. These staff work alongside four genomics coordinators who manage lab enquiries and triage new referrals. Staff either work on site in Borough Wing at Guy's Hospital or work from home, or a balance of the two.
The scientist team work alongside the technical team who are located in the Genetics Laboratories in the Tower Wing at Guy's Hospital.
We have a number of staff who are completing STP and HSST programmes in the department, and an increasing number of scientists have achieved registration through route 2 or equivalence pathways.
About us
The Genetics laboratories are part of Synnovis and are located within the Guy's Hospital site.
The Genetics department is made up of more than 120 staff and with close links to Clinical Services throughout Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTfT) and St George's Hospital Foundation Trust. With our partner laboratories, the GLH for the South London region provides a comprehensive genomics service for a population of 8 million which includes specialist germline and cancer tests and a class-leading whole exome sequencing service.
The laboratory works collaboratively with other pathology disciplines and research groups such as GSTfT Biomedical Research Centre and Genomics Innovation Unit and the GSTfT Assisted Conception Unit for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis.
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 Synnovis Academy 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
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 and will be proficient in analysis, interpretation and reporting of one or more areas within Monogenics (NGS, Sanger, MLPA, linkage, variant interpretation and genotyping).
They will be given responsibility for areas of service and test 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 subset of results and or reports. The post holder may have line management responsibilities and will be expected to act as a supportive senior member of the team.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 and will be proficient in analysis, interpretation and reporting of one or more areas within Monogenics (NGS, Sanger, MLPA, linkage, variant interpretation and genotyping).
They will be given responsibility for areas of service and test 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 subset of results and or reports. The post holder may have line management responsibilities and will be expected to act as a supportive senior member of the team.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC clinical scientist registration (candidates working towards state registration will be considered)
Desirable
- Higher degree in Biological Science
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a diagnostic genetics laboratory.
- Wide experience of both commonly used and specialised techniques for the genetic testing of samples, including troubleshooting.
- Experience of writing clinical diagnostic reports for patients referred for genomic testing.
- Experience of carrying out/supervising research and development projects.
Desirable
- Report checking and authorisation
- Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of lecturing, teaching and presenting in specialist area.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and ability to communicate complex ideas to a wide range of people at a local, national and international level.
- Advanced practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of genomics testing.
Desirable
- Line management experience and skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC clinical scientist registration (candidates working towards state registration will be considered)
Desirable
- Higher degree in Biological Science
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a diagnostic genetics laboratory.
- Wide experience of both commonly used and specialised techniques for the genetic testing of samples, including troubleshooting.
- Experience of writing clinical diagnostic reports for patients referred for genomic testing.
- Experience of carrying out/supervising research and development projects.
Desirable
- Report checking and authorisation
- Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of lecturing, teaching and presenting in specialist area.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and ability to communicate complex ideas to a wide range of people at a local, national and international level.
- Advanced practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of genomics testing.
Desirable
- Line management experience and skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
