Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced technical training lead to join our comprehensive Genetics Service at the South East Genomics Laboratory Hub, based at Guy's Hospital.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery and co-ordination of technical training programmes such as Apprenticeships (Level 4 and 6) and Genetic Technologist Training. They will have extensive knowledge and experience in a broad range of molecular genetic techniques as well as significant experience in delivering technical or scientific training. They will work closely with the Technical Leads, the Technical Laboratory Managers as well as the Scientific Education and Training team. In parallel with training provision, they will also contribute to the technical team workflow by carrying out testing of patient samples, analysis and reporting of results. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with substantial knowledge of molecular genetic techniques and experience of analysing and reporting results but also in training and mentoring other members of staff. The post holder will manage the technical apprenticeship pathway and be responsible for planning and co-ordinating technical training of colleagues across all teams. The post holder should be passionate about the training and development of the technical workforce. They will work closely with other Technical Leads, Technical Lab Managers, the Scientific Education Training Team as well as with Scientists across the Department to ensure quality service provision. Applicants should have exceptional communication skills, demonstrate initiative, support continual quality improvement and prioritise workload.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced technician to step into a training and development role; applications are encouraged from technicians with significant knowledge and experience of a genomics diagnostic laboratory who wish to develop their skills and explore new challenges.
Further details can be found in the Job Description and enquiries are welcome.
About us
The Genetics laboratories are part of Synnovis Analytics and are located within the Guy's Hospital site. The Genetics department is made up of more than 200 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 East 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
Duties and 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, there is ongoing planning for our people and services to 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.
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.
Guys and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site.
You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and 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, there is ongoing planning for our people and services to 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.
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.
Guys and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys site.
You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent
Desirable
- IBMS or AHCS registration as a practitioner or working towards entrance on to the register.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a range of molecular genetic techniques from working at a band 5 level or above in a Genetics Diagnostic Lab
- Significant experience of delivering technical and/or scientific training
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Numerate and literate with good command of spoken and written English
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate information accurately
- Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment
- Ability to work independently using initiative as well as collaboratively as part of a team
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Awareness of health & safety issues
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent
Desirable
- IBMS or AHCS registration as a practitioner or working towards entrance on to the register.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a range of molecular genetic techniques from working at a band 5 level or above in a Genetics Diagnostic Lab
- Significant experience of delivering technical and/or scientific training
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Numerate and literate with good command of spoken and written English
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate information accurately
- Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment
- Ability to work independently using initiative as well as collaboratively as part of a team
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Awareness of health & safety issues
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
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.
