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Operations Lead / Principal Clinical Scientist - Cytogenetics - SE-HMDS at King's College Hospital
We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced individual in cytogenetics of haematological malignancies to join our team providing a comprehensive genomics service for patients with known or suspected haematological malignancies. Contributing towards patient care by leading day to day laboratory operations and providing expertise in the interpretation and reporting of cytogenetic findings.
Substantial specialised experience of clinical cytogenetics (in particular for haemato-oncology referrals), excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential for this role. The post holder will form part of the senior operations team in cytogenetics, enabling the quality driven, timely and accurate reporting of complex analyses for rapid patient treatment decisions.
The South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) currently offers a comprehensive specialist genomics service tailored to the requirements of the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. We are the single SIHMDS service for the South East of England, serving a population of over 6 million people across South London and the South East of England. The cytogenetics laboratory currently includes both G-banded karyotype analysis and FISH studies. With approximately 500~700+ suspension FISH analyses being reported each month by the department. Within the SE-HMDS the cytogenetics service is also complemented by other genomic based testing including WGS, SNP-A, NGS, Q-PCR and ddPCR. We are actively innovating and evolving our testing repertoire across our integrated service to ensure we support optimum patient care.
As Operations Lead / Principal Clinical Scientist your duties will include:
Contribution to the management structure.
Communication and leadership to less senior members of the team.
Communication with service users and others with the wider SE-HMDS service.
Ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and to standards compliant with ISO 15189:2022.
Maintenance of advanced knowledge pertaining to the field in order to help direct, provide advice and authorise any cytogenetic findings.
- Cascade training in analysis and interpretation of routine, and complex cytogenomic results
About us
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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 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.
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.
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