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This role offers a hybrid working model and a chance to broaden leadership experience in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include deputizing for the Operational Lead during their absence, ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 standards, managing staff recruitment and appraisals, and contributing to the implementation of cost-effective measures. Candidates should have strong communication and organisational skills, as well as a solid background in clinical science and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards.
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and innovative experienced Clinical Scientist to join our senior scientific leadership team at Synnovis Genomics laboratory, part of the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub (SEGLH) based at Guy's Hospital.
The postholder will support the leadership of a large Cytogenomics service which includes one of the largest Prenatal and Reproductive Genomics services in the UK providing QF-PCR rapid aneuploidy testing for the whole of London and the South East. The postholder will deputise for the operational lead, which will include liaising with Fetal Medicine and Clinical Genetics colleagues.
The postholder will be expected to interpret and authorize complex reports from a range of techniques including QF-PCR, microarray, karyotyping, chromosome breakage analysis and FISH. Dependent on experience the postholder would also support whole genome sequencing and analysis of embryos for preimplantation genetics testing (PGT).
The postholder will manage staff within the team in order to deliver high quality genomics tests and support the development of the service.
The role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, allowing a mix of onsite and remote working.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Scientists with excellent communication and organisational skills. If you are looking to broaden your leadership experience and continue your professional development, we look forward to hearing from you!
Clinical Service Provision:
- To provide high level expertise in the assignment, analysis, interpretation, reporting and authorising of cytogenomic tests and reports.
- Provide advice to scientists and clinicians on best practice, patient diagnosis and prognosis. Provide expert scientific advice at MDTs and other meetings.
Research and Development:
- To plan and deliver strategic developments and develop supporting business cases and grant applications.
- To participate in national and international meetings.
Operational Management:
- To participate in the planning and delivery of a high quality and efficient service.
- To deputise for the Operational Lead in their absence.
- To contribute to the development and delivery of a clear operational plan, achieving relevant quality and safety standards, reporting times and activity levels within budget.
- To provide regular progress reports on the delivery of an accurate, modern and efficient diagnostic service.
- To support the Operational Lead in ensuring that relevant operating procedures are compliant with ISO 15189 guidelines and that national / best practice standards are met.
- To implement measures for cost improvement and cost effectiveness.
- To be responsible for HR management, including recruitment and appraisals of relevant staff.
- To take an active role in quality management, both internal and external, and training and education, in collaboration with other key members of these teams.
About us
The post holder will be responsible for issuing diagnostic clinical reports in a number of cytogenomic service areas, which may include QF-PCR, G-banded chromosome analysis, chromosome breakage studies, fluorescence in situ hybridisation and microarray.
The post holder will be expected to provide specialist advice and guidance to clinicians and other members of staff. They will be responsible for ensuring service work is carried out to a high standard and reports are issued within clinically relevant turnaround times.
As a member of the Prenatal and Reproductive Genomics leadership team, consisting of both scientific and technical leads, the post holder will assist the Operational Lead, deputise in their absence and have overall responsibility for the day to day management of specific service areas.
They will manage a team of Clinical Scientists, overseeing the training and development for these staff and help to oversee the leadership of the technical team in partnership with laboratory technical leads and laboratory managers.
The post holder will participate in the development of new tests and technologies ensuring validation is performed according to ISO15189 standards, implementing new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reviewing/authorising existing SOPs on a regular basis using the laboratory document management system (Q-Pulse).
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.
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