Operations Lead

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

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:

1. Contribution to the management structure.
2. Communication and leadership to less senior members of the team.
3. Communication with service users and others with the wider SE-HMDS service.
4. Ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and to standards compliant with ISO 15189:2022.
5. Maintenance of advanced knowledge pertaining to the field in order to help direct, provide advice and authorise any cytogenetic findings.
6. Cascade training in analysis and interpretation of routine, and complex cytogenomic results.

About us

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 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 responsibilities

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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC State registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Evidence Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• PhD/ FRCPath Part 1 in relevant subject or willingness to work towards these qualifications.
• Willing to work towards higher professional qualification, for example: FRCPath Part 2, or working on HSST.

Experience

• Experience as a registered clinical scientist with a detailed working knowledge of Haemato-Oncological cytogenetics.
• Coaching, coordinating and managing a team.
• Significant experience in and ability to cascade training in analysis, interpretation and technical validation of routine, and complex cytogenomic results.
• Using Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Maintaining quality systems.
• Experience and competence in writing and authorising clinical diagnostic reports including those with cytogenetic results.
• Project management.
• Experience of assay design, evaluation and validation; and translation into diagnostic service.

Skills & Knowledge

• Awareness and understanding of current trends in cancer genomics.
• Day-to-day management of scientific team.
• 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.
• Ability to translate complex information to colleagues at all levels including colleagues, clinicians and external parties.
• Ability to effectively manage own time, able to prioritise work for self and study.
• Ability to maintain focus and concentration for extended periods of time.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience £61,927 to £68,676 per annum depending on experience.