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    Clinical Scientist – HMDS Genomics - London, United Kingdom - Synnovis Analytics

    Synnovis Analytics
    Synnovis Analytics London, United Kingdom

    6 days ago

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    Clinical Scientist - Genomics - SE-HMDS at King's College Hospital

    We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced individual in cancer genomics to join our team providing a comprehensive genomics service for patients with known or suspected haematological malignancies. Contributing towards patient care by participating in the provision of high quality genomic analyses of haematological tissues, as part of the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) within the South East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH).

    Experience of cancer genomics including cytogenetic and/or molecular techniques, excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential for this role, as the post holder will ensure the timeliness of reporting of complex analyses to enable rapid patient treatment decisions.

    In particular, previous experience in a haemato-oncology cytogenetic analysis and/ or molecular diagnostics is highly desirable.

    Successful applicants with HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist will be appointed at Band 7 AfC equivalence.

    Candidates with appropriate experience in haemato-oncology genomics (molecular and/or cytogenetics) who are preparing for HCPC registration as a clinical scientist within 6 months, or who are HCPC registered as a biomedical scientist are also encouraged to apply. If successful, such candidates will be employed at Band AfC 6 equivalence.

    Main duties of the job

    The SE-HMDS service currently offers a comprehensive specialist genomics service tailored to the requirements of the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. We are the single HMDS service for the South East of England, serving a population of over 6 million people across South London and the South East of England. Our UKAS accredited laboratories currently provide genomics services including:

  • NGS
  • WGS
  • Fragment analysis
  • Q-PCR
  • digital PCR
  • SNP-array karyotype analysis
  • FISH
  • G-banded karyotype analysis

    • We are actively innovating and evolving our testing repertoire across our integrated service to ensure we support optimum patient care. As a clinical scientist your duties will include triage of samples for genomic studies, analysis and reporting of complex genomics results, quality management, training and service development.

    About us

    Your development and learning

    Across the GLH we are equipped to offer support if required to help individuals achieve HCPC registration as a clinical scientist via a number of different routes. The laboratory is accredited as an STP training laboratory with the National School of Healthcare Science; those candidates in the final stages of a relevant STP are therefore also encouraged to apply for this role and can be supported in the final stages to registration if successful.

    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 such as apprenticeships, MScs, Higher Specialised Scientist Training (HSST) and PhDs.

    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.

    We support flexible working patterns and remote working for activities that can be performed off-site to promote a healthy work/life balance.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    As part of the dynamic team you will have duties including:

  • Sample Triage : You will be responsible for the selection of appropriate genomic investigations for different referral indications and in view of other SE-HMDS results.
  • Analysis and reporting : You will contribute to the analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic variants from a wide variety of different genomic technologies as listed above, to enable rapid patient treatment decisions. You will ensure work is carried out to a high standard and within relevant target reporting times.
  • Quality : You will be expected to contribute to quality management activities, including compliance with UKAS laboratory accreditation standards, teaching, training and performing audits.
  • Training: You will be both trained as competent, and in turn become a trainer, in the triage of samples for genomic studies and the accurate analysis, interpretation and reporting of acquired genomic results. Good communication, team working and supervisory skills are essential to guide and manage more junior and trainee staff.
  • Service development : You will be involved in the adoption of new tests and technologies, leading validation of these into the SE-HMDS genomics service.
  • Collaboration: As part of a specialised integrated HMDS service you will have a close working relationship with a diverse group of specialists including other genomic scientists, bioinformaticians, immunophenotyping scientists, Histopathologists and Consultant Clinical Haematologists.
  • Professional development : You will have the opportunity to attend the plethora of available learning opportunities offered internally including the SEGLH Educational Sessions and SE-HMDS Integrated Training Sessions. Participation in relevant national and international scientific and/ or clinical meetings is also actively encouraged and supported by Synnovis.

    • Please refer to the full job description for further details.

    We are part of the SE Genomic Laboratory Hub; one of the largest providers of genomic testing in the UK and a national centre for specialist testing for cardiology, gastro-hepatology, haematology, neurology, respiratory and skin conditions.

    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 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. 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, dependant on your availability and location.

    For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package. As well as offering competitive salaries, all employees are also entitled to:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Pay progression based on performance
  • Annual incentive plan for all employees
  • Ground breaking personal development opportunitie
    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • First or second-class honours degree in relevant scientific subject or Healthcare Science
  • Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist
  • MSc in relevant scientific subject
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

    • Desirable

  • Willing to work towards higher levels of professional practice such as PhD or FRCPath Part 1

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Registered clinical scientist with a detailed working knowledge of the specific discipline
  • Supervising junior employees
  • Experience in and ability to perform and supervise analysis, interpretation and technical validation of routine, complex and specialist results
  • Using Laboratory Information Management Systems
  • Maintaining quality systems
  • Resolving troubleshooting activity for highly technical and precision equipment and assays.

    • Desirable

  • Involvement in research and development projects
  • Leadership qualities with experience of coaching, co-ordinating and managing a team

    • Skills & Knowledge

    Essential

  • Ability to troubleshoot and train those who use the Laboratory Information Management Systems
  • Ability to manage effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple conflicting priorities