Job summary
This post would be a good opportunity for an enthusiastic HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to gain experience within a specialist rare disease genomics laboratory with very close clinical ties.
As a senior member of a close team of scientists and clinicians the post holder will have the opportunity to get involved with a diverse range of activities from routine diagnostic reporting to novel service development and research projects.
The laboratory is continually developing their testing repertoire and exploring new technologies and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help guide the future development of the service.
Our laboratory is part of the South East Genomics Laboratory Hub (SEGLH) and we are one of only two centers nationally that are commissioned to deliver the Gastro-Hepatology repertoire of tests for the NHSE Genomics Medicine Service.
If you are looking for a role with the opportunity to take on a variety of different tasks and see your work translate into beneficial service developments with real clinical impact then this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Scientist to support the expansion and delivery of the Gastrohepatology genetic testing repertoire for the Liver Molecular Genetics service. The post holder will play an integral role within a specialised team focussed on the delivery of high quality specialised genomic testing.
The post holder will assist in the analysis, reporting, and authorisation of genomic data for patients undergoing investigations for rare hepatic and/or gastric disorders. Additionally, as a senior member of a relatively small team the post holder is expected to be involved with all aspects of the dry-lab activity within the service.
You must be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist (in genetics) with significant experience working in a diagnostic genetics laboratory. Experience with laboratory quality management systems and the analysis and reporting of next generation sequencing data would be advantageous. You must be meticulous, well organised, and capable of working successfully within a team.
About us
The Liver Molecular Genetics laboratory is located on the Denmark Hill site of King's College Hospital.
King's College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. King's has various divisions including Hepatology, Neurosciences, Haematology, Cancer and Cardiovascular sciences, where there are unlimited opportunities to develop and perfect your career.
Over the last 170 years, King's has delivered nothing but world class service to all its patients from deprived communities as well as some of the wealthiest in London.
To learn more about this opening, please see contact details below or simply apply through the application process
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
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.
Core duties and responsibilities:
The post holder is expected to:
- Be responsible for the timely delivery and reporting of genetic analyses.
- Represent the department at multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Undertake service development work as required.
- Assist in the maintenance and development of the quality management system (QMS) in compliance with the appropriate regulatory standards (e.g. UKAS).
- Participate in regular review and audit of the operational aspects of the LMG service, updating practices, policies and their documentation.
- Contribute to the training of other members of the team and documentation and review of procedural competencies as required.
- To be personally responsible for the time management of multiple tasks as described in the job description and to respond to the changing requirements of laboratory by accommodating additional tasks and responsibilities as required.
- To demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of the technical, scientific and clinical principles involved in the delivery of the genetics service for which the post holder has responsibility. This will include trouble-shooting of assays and techniques both existing and in development.
- Continually feedback information on all the above to peers and senior colleagues.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications:
- 1st or 2nd class honours degree in genetics or biological science
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in Genetics.
Experience:
- Experience working as a Clinical Scientist in a diagnostic genetics laboratory.
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of genetics techniques and their clinical application and interpretation
- Experience of independently preparing diagnostic genetics reports.
Skills & Knowledge
- Demonstrates organizational and team-working skills
- Clear verbal and written skills in communication
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.
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.
Core duties and responsibilities:
The post holder is expected to:
- Be responsible for the timely delivery and reporting of genetic analyses.
- Represent the department at multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Undertake service development work as required.
- Assist in the maintenance and development of the quality management system (QMS) in compliance with the appropriate regulatory standards (e.g. UKAS).
- Participate in regular review and audit of the operational aspects of the LMG service, updating practices, policies and their documentation.
- Contribute to the training of other members of the team and documentation and review of procedural competencies as required.
- To be personally responsible for the time management of multiple tasks as described in the job description and to respond to the changing requirements of laboratory by accommodating additional tasks and responsibilities as required.
- To demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of the technical, scientific and clinical principles involved in the delivery of the genetics service for which the post holder has responsibility. This will include trouble-shooting of assays and techniques both existing and in development.
- Continually feedback information on all the above to peers and senior colleagues.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications:
- 1st or 2nd class honours degree in genetics or biological science
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in Genetics.
Experience:
- Experience working as a Clinical Scientist in a diagnostic genetics laboratory.
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of genetics techniques and their clinical application and interpretation
- Experience of independently preparing diagnostic genetics reports.
Skills & Knowledge
- Demonstrates organizational and team-working skills
- Clear verbal and written skills in communication
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
- 1st or 2nd class honours degree in genetics or biological science
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in Genetics.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Clinical Scientist in a diagnostic genetics laboratory.
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of genetics techniques and their clinical application and interpretation
- Experience of independently preparing diagnostic genetics reports.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2nd class honours degree in genetics or biological science
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in Genetics.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Clinical Scientist in a diagnostic genetics laboratory.
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of genetics techniques and their clinical application and interpretation
- Experience of independently preparing diagnostic genetics reports.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
