The place to work in pathology 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 We are looking for an Associate Practitioner to join our expanding team. The purpose of this post is to support the service, primarily through contributing to the laboratory and admin work undertaken in the Multiomic Medicine Service (MMS) laboratory. This is a permanent, full time post based at the Denmark Hill site of Kings College Hospital. Advert The post holder is expected to support and assist the Molecular Neuropathology and Liver Genetics team in delivery of their diagnostic service. They will be required to assist staff in sample processing and maintaining accurate records as well as administration duties. Concentration and attention to detail are essential to these processes. The post holder will also be required to support the WGS service, including the sending of samples to the GLH and the preparation of the required paperwork. Working for our organisation 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 The post holder is expected to: • Rotate through and become competent in discrete areas of Molecular Neuropathology and Liver Molecular Genetics (LMG) 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 • To ensure laboratory records are maintained • Safely collect, receive, record and dispose of samples intended for the MMS • To process samples for DNA/RNA extraction and carry out sample QC according to standard operating procedures • To process samples for PCR-based assays • Continually feedback information on all the above to peers and senior colleagues • Participate in regular review and audit of the operational aspects of the MMS, updating practices, policies and their documentation; regularly participate in learning activities including research and development • Support the WGS service, including the sending of samples to the GLH and the preparation of the required paperwork • Assist in routine maintenance of equipment • Assist in admin duties including sample booking in and database management • Assist in the writing of documentation to be used in the laboratory • To contribute to the quality management system of the laboratory • Any other duties as required commensurate with the post 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. King’s College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. King’s 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, King’s has delivered nothing but world class service to all its patients from deprived communities as well as some of the wealthiest in London. 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 w e offer a competitive benefits package. All employees are entitled to: Contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Ground breaking development opportunities 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 [email protected] Your e-mail address is important to us. We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. 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.