Job summary
The Immunophenotyping Laboratory would like to recruit an enthusiastic, responsible and self-motivated HCPC registered Senior Biomedical or Clinical Scientist to support the dedicated team within the Southeast Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) for a period of 12 months. This role carries opportunities to enrich leadership and organisational skills and gain a plethora of experience in a leading haemato-oncology service. Training and development is a key focus of the organisation and one that is actively encouraged within the department which offers an abundance of CPD activities on-site at Kings and within Synnovis including case reviews, forums, journal clubs, study days and pioneering talks from internal and external speakers. There is also a keen interest in service development which is supported by various funds and collaborators as we endeavour to continue to provide a fit-for-purpose service to our patients. There is culture of continuous quality improvement that applies to both staff and laboratory development. As part of a fully-integrated diagnostic service, the post holder will work closely with the clinical teams as well as the other laboratories that make up the SE-HMDS; Immunophenotyping, Cytogenetics, Histopathology and Molecular.
Main duties of the job
The primary responsibility of the role will be to oversee and support the daily performance and operations of the Immunophenotyping laboratory and to be the departments Health & Safety Lead. This role also provides the opportunity to contribute to advanced patient care by selecting appropriate investigations, performing flow cytometry assays, advanced analysis and interpreting data to compose complex clinical reports for a spectrum of referral indications. As a Senior Biomedical/Clinical Scientist, excellent communication skills, keen attention to detail, fair leadership and a strong work ethic are essential for the role as the post holder will ensure the timeliness of reporting of complex analyses to enable rapid patient treatment decisions. Well-developed prioritisation and time management skills are vital for in this high throughput and fast-paced reference centre setting. Other key duties include handling of samples and reagents, stock control, method/equipment validation, document control, audits, supervision and training of personnel, performance monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment and assist with the quality management in maintaining compliance to UKAS standards. Professional communication between a broad array of personnel is required as the post holder will act as deputy to managers, leader to scientists, trainees and laboratory assistant as well as liaison to the clinical team and service users.
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 access 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 Immunophenotyping Laboratory at KCH, is a comprehensive haematological malignancy flow cytometry service which provides a spectrum of tests for diagnosing, prognosis and monitoring. The department currently performs approximately 1500 panels per month with an increasing workload year on year and is transitioning to new 13 colour flow cytometers to provide further service improvements. The department also forms part of the national PNH service and is fully UKAS accredited, supported by dedicated quality and clinical teams to ensure the highest standards at all stages of the diagnostic pathway. The laboratory is staffed by specialist scientists with significant expertise in complex next generation flow cytometry. The team supports the staining and sample management for morphological assessment. SE-HMDS is a regional centre for diagnostic services, covering most of SE-England with one of the largest myeloid/transplant practices in Europe. It is expanding yearly and referral centres benefitting from the integrated reporting. The immunophenotyping laboratory is expanding its test repertoire with novel assays to ensure optimal clinical service is provided.
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
The Immunophenotyping Laboratory at KCH, is a comprehensive haematological malignancy flow cytometry service which provides a spectrum of tests for diagnosing, prognosis and monitoring. The department currently performs approximately 1500 panels per month with an increasing workload year on year and is transitioning to new 13 colour flow cytometers to provide further service improvements. The department also forms part of the national PNH service and is fully UKAS accredited, supported by dedicated quality and clinical teams to ensure the highest standards at all stages of the diagnostic pathway. The laboratory is staffed by specialist scientists with significant expertise in complex next generation flow cytometry. The team supports the staining and sample management for morphological assessment. SE-HMDS is a regional centre for diagnostic services, covering most of SE-England with one of the largest myeloid/transplant practices in Europe. It is expanding yearly and referral centres benefitting from the integrated reporting. The immunophenotyping laboratory is expanding its test repertoire with novel assays to ensure optimal clinical service is provided.
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) in relevant discipline.
- Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD) or equivalent in experience
Desirable
- Evidence of formal leadership and/or personnel management training.
- Fellowship of Institute of Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent recognised professional body)
- Advanced Specialist / Extended Practice Diploma / Recognised qualification in relevant area of expertise
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of supervisory/managerial expertise and personnel management.
- Experience of providing training to other staff.
- Experience of troubleshooting laboratory processes and investigating non-conformances.
- Experience of stock control management.
- Experience of document control including writing and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Demonstrable broad level of Immunophenotyping experience.
- Experience of performing and completing health and safety audits, risk assessments, COSHH and other associated H&S documentation.
Desirable
- Experience of performing quality audits.
- Experience of verification, validation and change control to the standards required for UKAS accreditation.
- Experience with complex flow cytometry analysis and interpretation in clinical context of haematological malignancies.
- Experience of measurement of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) by flow cytometry.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Able to organise and manage own and others workload.
- Ability to deal with difficult and high-pressure situations and meet deadlines through effective time management skills.
- Technical validation and problem solving e.g. assay/equipment failure, quality control failure.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and procedures, quality Control and assurance, Quality Management and Audit.
Desirable
- Competent in the analysis and reporting of complex multiparameter flow cytometry assays.
- Comprehensive knowledge of blood cancers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in relevant discipline.
- Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD) or equivalent in experience
Desirable
- Evidence of formal leadership and/or personnel management training.
- Fellowship of Institute of Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent recognised professional body)
- Advanced Specialist / Extended Practice Diploma / Recognised qualification in relevant area of expertise
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of supervisory/managerial expertise and personnel management.
- Experience of providing training to other staff.
- Experience of troubleshooting laboratory processes and investigating non-conformances.
- Experience of stock control management.
- Experience of document control including writing and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Demonstrable broad level of Immunophenotyping experience.
- Experience of performing and completing health and safety audits, risk assessments, COSHH and other associated H&S documentation.
Desirable
- Experience of performing quality audits.
- Experience of verification, validation and change control to the standards required for UKAS accreditation.
- Experience with complex flow cytometry analysis and interpretation in clinical context of haematological malignancies.
- Experience of measurement of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) by flow cytometry.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Able to organise and manage own and others workload.
- Ability to deal with difficult and high-pressure situations and meet deadlines through effective time management skills.
- Technical validation and problem solving e.g. assay/equipment failure, quality control failure.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and procedures, quality Control and assurance, Quality Management and Audit.
Desirable
- Competent in the analysis and reporting of complex multiparameter flow cytometry assays.
- Comprehensive knowledge of blood cancers.
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).
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).
