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 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. Advert 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. Working for our organisation 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 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, 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.