We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.
Working in partnership with our service partners, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology.
Job overview
A great opportunity to join a forward thinking, growing pathology service that invests in its staff, innovation and development, and promotes itself as the Employer of Choice for Pathology. Opportunity for a career pathway from Apprentice MLA to Specialist Biomedical Scientist through the Level 4 Healthcare Science Degree Apprenticeship.
Please note if you already have a University degree in science, you are not eligible for this role .
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside technical and scientific staff in our busy Genetics laboratory to learn the skills and knowledge required to become an MLA.
The Genetics laboratory is part of the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub (SEGLH) based at Guy’s Hospital. You will perform a range of duties under the supervision of qualified staff to help in the service provision for our patients and customers, whilst developing important laboratory skills:
• Receipt of patient samples
• DNA extraction from blood and other tissues
• Preparing samples for testing
• Preparing reagents and stock management
• Oversight of sample and DNA storage
• Maintenance of equipment
Working for our organisation
Synnovis is a partnership between SYNLAB UK & Ireland, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our organisation brings together the very best in clinical, scientific and operational expertise, and displays in action the core values at the heart of our brand: science for life, collaboration for the benefit of everyone, and innovation and quality. Synnovis provides services to the NHS, clinical users and other service users. We are proud to work in collaboration with our excellent partners across our sites. Using innovation and quality to deliver pioneering pathology services is a way of life for us. We have an open and innovative mindset which drives the quality of both our services and the care provided by our clinical service users.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
1. Technical
* To safely handle, use and dispose of specimens, reagents, or hazardous chemicals under supervision
* Use laboratory information system for accurate data entry of sensitive patient information according to protocols
* To receive, sort and log patient samples on to the laboratory information system
* To sort and prepare specimens for testing using automated, semi-automated and manual methods. This requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Prepare laboratory reagents including chemical solutions according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
* Perform automated, semi-automated and manual processing of specimens within training parameters and where appropriate under the supervision of senior staff
* Extraction of DNA from blood and other human tissue samples using automated equipment
* Ensure quality control measures are carried out to monitor analytical performance, take corrective action where applicable and report any failures to a senior member of staff
* To file samples following appropriate protocols and keep records as required
* To develop an understanding of the scientific basis of Laboratory work
* Assist in equipment management: set up, preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of analysers under supervision of senior staff (Appropriate training will be given where duties involve lifting and manual handling)
* To ensure that Standard Operating Procedures and other relevant documentation is followed, complying with H&S, Quality and Training competency policy and procedures
2. General
* Assist with Laboratory record keeping ensuring compliance with good work practices required for UKAS ISO 15189
* Ensure stock management of reagents and consumables via weekly stock checks and regular cycle counts
* Effective communication with laboratory and scientific staff to ensure that specimens are dealt with appropriately and in a timely fashion
* To answer and respond appropriately to telephone and other enquiries from health professionals
* To liaise with other departments within Pathology
* Compliance with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information
* To maintain confidentiality at all times regarding patient information and results
* Build and maintain working relations with all members of staff, and promote effective teamwork
* To adhere to equality and fairness in working relations and to treat everyone with courtesy and respect
* To maintain and promote the professional image of Synnovis and our partner NHS Trusts.
* To participate in and contribute to the Performance Planning and Review (PPR) process
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s 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.
Guy’s 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: Women’s Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Children’s Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guy’s 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
* 2 A Levels or equivalent
* 5 GCSE grade C/4 or above (including Maths, English and Science) or equivalent
Experience
* Working as part of a team
* Working in a busy environment
* Previous laboratory experience
* Volunteering work within Healthcare Sector
Skills and Knowledge
* Interest in laboratory work and a passion for science
* Good command of spoken and written English
* Basic Microsoft Word and Excel
* Ability to accurately follow written procedures
* Good timekeeping
* Ability to work systemically and under pressure in a busy environment
* Be able to organise and prioritise your own workload to set deadlines
* Aware of the health care system
* Aware of the role of medical laboratories
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Organisational skills
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependent on your availability and location.
For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package.
All employees are entitled to:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email recruitment@synnovis.co.uk
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Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
Thank you for your interest in Synnovis.
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