Job summary
The purpose of this post is to support the service primarily through contributing to the translational projects undertaken in Synnovis Genomics. The post holder will support the development of new tests and the implementation of new laboratory equipment supporting the diagnosis and management of rare diseases and cancer. They will be involved in experimental design as well as execution and write up of results. They will ensure that the laboratory tests and reports are completed to a high standard and will work closely with clinical and scientific teams. They will have a wide knowledge of clinical molecular genetics.
Key Relationships
The post holder will work closely with Associate Practitioners, Genetic Technologists and Clinical Scientists.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the timely delivery of translational projects and will rotate through areas of the Multi-omic Medicine Service to gain competence. They will manage multiple tasks, maintain and operate complex analytical equipment, verify results, and ensure routine service delivery is prioritised. They will train staff on equipment, participate in evaluation, validation, and implementation of new tests, and apply technical, scientific, and clinical knowledge, including troubleshooting existing and developing assays. The role includes safe handling of samples, replenishing supplies, maintaining equipment and databases, providing feedback to colleagues, participating in audits, updating practices and documentation, engaging in research and development, and adhering to ISO:15189 standards and the quality management system.
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.
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 is expected to:
- To be responsible for the timely delivery of translational projects
- Rotate through and become competent in discrete areas of the Multi-omic Medicine Service as required; participate in other appropriate rotations 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
- Maintain and routinely operate the complex analytical equipment used within the Multi-omic Medicine Service to ensure its accurate function; verify the results obtained in preparation for issue to service users
- The post holder will be required to have an awareness of service delivery being undertaken in the lab ensuring routine service delivery is prioritised and when needed, supported by the post holder
- The post holder will be responsible for the training of staff on specified equipment held by the laboratory, and will participate in evaluation, validation, and implementation of new tests and equipment.
- 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 job-holder has responsibility. This will include trouble-shooting of assays and techniques both existing and in development
- Safely collect, receive, record and dispose of samples intended for the Multi-omic Medicine Service
- Replenish supplies and resources used in analysis and for maintaining equipment and databases in the Multi-omic Medicine Service
- Continually feedback information on all the above to peers and senior colleagues
- Participate in regular review and audit of the operational aspects of the Multi-omic Medicine Service, updating practices, policies and their documentation; regularly participate in learning activities including research and development
- Adhere to ISO:15189 standards and actively participate in the quality management system
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.
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 post holder is expected to:
- To be responsible for the timely delivery of translational projects
- Rotate through and become competent in discrete areas of the Multi-omic Medicine Service as required; participate in other appropriate rotations 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
- Maintain and routinely operate the complex analytical equipment used within the Multi-omic Medicine Service to ensure its accurate function; verify the results obtained in preparation for issue to service users
- The post holder will be required to have an awareness of service delivery being undertaken in the lab ensuring routine service delivery is prioritised and when needed, supported by the post holder
- The post holder will be responsible for the training of staff on specified equipment held by the laboratory, and will participate in evaluation, validation, and implementation of new tests and equipment.
- 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 job-holder has responsibility. This will include trouble-shooting of assays and techniques both existing and in development
- Safely collect, receive, record and dispose of samples intended for the Multi-omic Medicine Service
- Replenish supplies and resources used in analysis and for maintaining equipment and databases in the Multi-omic Medicine Service
- Continually feedback information on all the above to peers and senior colleagues
- Participate in regular review and audit of the operational aspects of the Multi-omic Medicine Service, updating practices, policies and their documentation; regularly participate in learning activities including research and development
- Adhere to ISO:15189 standards and actively participate in the quality management system
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.
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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical experience in a clinical laboratory (delivering clinical molecular genetic services), including NGS
- Supervisory and/ or managerial experience
- Experienced user of laboratory information management systems
Desirable
- Experienced in the use of data analysis software and/or variant interpretation programmes
- Experience of molecular diagnostic test development
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates organizational and team-working skills
- Ability to work unsupervised when required
- Knowledge of a range of routine healthcare sciences duties, obtained through a period of training to degree level or equivalent
- Numerate and literate with good command of spoken and written English
- Clear verbal and written skills in communication.
- Shows evidence of effective independent working
- Reliable, methodical, careful and precise
- Understanding of QMS/ISO15189 guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Adapts to changing requirements and capable of problem solving (under stress)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2nd class honours degree in genetics or biological science
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practical experience in a clinical laboratory (delivering clinical molecular genetic services), including NGS
- Supervisory and/ or managerial experience
- Experienced user of laboratory information management systems
Desirable
- Experienced in the use of data analysis software and/or variant interpretation programmes
- Experience of molecular diagnostic test development
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates organizational and team-working skills
- Ability to work unsupervised when required
- Knowledge of a range of routine healthcare sciences duties, obtained through a period of training to degree level or equivalent
- Numerate and literate with good command of spoken and written English
- Clear verbal and written skills in communication.
- Shows evidence of effective independent working
- Reliable, methodical, careful and precise
- Understanding of QMS/ISO15189 guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Adapts to changing requirements and capable of problem solving (under stress)
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.
