Job summary
Operations Lead / Principal Clinical Scientist - Cytogenetics - SE-HMDS at King's College Hospital
In a fixed-term post (1 year), we are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced individual in cytogenetics of haematological malignancies to join our team providing a comprehensive genomics service for patients with known or suspected haematological malignancies. Contributing towards patient care by leading day to day laboratory operations and providing expertise in the interpretation and reporting of cytogenetic findings.
Substantial specialised experience of clinical cytogenetics (in particular for haemato-oncology referrals), excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential for this role. The post holder will form part of the senior operations team in cytogenetics, enabling the quality driven, timely and accurate reporting of complex analyses for rapid patient treatment decisions.
Main duties of the job
The South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) currently offers a comprehensive specialist genomics service tailored to the requirements of the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. We are the single SIHMDS service for the South East of England, serving a population of over 6 million people across South London and the South East of England. The cytogenetics laboratory currently includes both G-banded karyotype analysis and FISH studies. With approximately 500~700+ suspension FISH analyses being reported each month by the department. Within the SE-HMDS the cytogenetics service is also complemented by other genomic based testing including WGS, SNP-A, NGS, Q-PCR and ddPCR. We are actively innovating and evolving our testing repertoire across our integrated service to ensure we support optimum patient care.
As Operations Lead / Principal Clinical Scientist your duties will include:
- Contribution to the management structure.
- Communication and leadership to less senior members of the team.
- Communication with service users and others with the wider SE-HMDS service.
- Ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and to standards compliant with ISO 15189:2022.
- Maintenance of advanced knowledge pertaining to the field in order to help direct, provide advice and authorise any cytogenetic findings.
- Training and support of WGS analysis and reporting.
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 Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications such as apprenticeships, MScs, Higher Specialised Scientist Training (HSST) and PhDs.
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.
We support flexible working patterns and remote working for activities that can be performed off-site to promote a healthy work/life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description for further details.
We are part of the SE Genomic Laboratory Hub; one of the largest providers of genomic testing in the UK and a national centre for specialist testing for cardiology, gastro-hepatology, haematology, neurology, respiratory and skin conditions.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description for further details.
We are part of the SE Genomic Laboratory Hub; one of the largest providers of genomic testing in the UK and a national centre for specialist testing for cardiology, gastro-hepatology, haematology, neurology, respiratory and skin conditions.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State Registration as Clinical Scientist with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Demonstration of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- DipRCPath or MSc/PhD in related area
Experience
Essential
- Substantial specialised training in cytogenetics, part of it in Haemato- Oncological cytogenetics
- Experience and competence in writing clinical diagnostic reports to National Standards (ISO 15189:2022 & GenQA)
- Track record of effective performance as a Clinical Scientist
- Significant demonstrable experience working in the specialist field Supervisory/managerial experience
Desirable
- Financial management experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Expertise in G-Banding chromosome analysis with the ability for prolonged concentration and high levels of accuracy due to the complexity or subtlety of findings.
- Ability to follow written protocols and procedures
- Ability to write cytogenetic reports, interpret significant findings and take into account up to date published scientific data in a rapidly evolving field
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of specialist area
- Ability to work to deadlines under stress
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- To have expert knowledge in this highly specialised area
- Ability to lead on service development beyond the department
- Ability to develop local and national guidelines and policies
- Experience of formal teaching
- Experience of presenting at national or international conferences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State Registration as Clinical Scientist with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Demonstration of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- DipRCPath or MSc/PhD in related area
Experience
Essential
- Substantial specialised training in cytogenetics, part of it in Haemato- Oncological cytogenetics
- Experience and competence in writing clinical diagnostic reports to National Standards (ISO 15189:2022 & GenQA)
- Track record of effective performance as a Clinical Scientist
- Significant demonstrable experience working in the specialist field Supervisory/managerial experience
Desirable
- Financial management experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Expertise in G-Banding chromosome analysis with the ability for prolonged concentration and high levels of accuracy due to the complexity or subtlety of findings.
- Ability to follow written protocols and procedures
- Ability to write cytogenetic reports, interpret significant findings and take into account up to date published scientific data in a rapidly evolving field
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of specialist area
- Ability to work to deadlines under stress
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- To have expert knowledge in this highly specialised area
- Ability to lead on service development beyond the department
- Ability to develop local and national guidelines and policies
- Experience of formal teaching
- Experience of presenting at national or international conferences
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).
