Clinical Scientist

at  Synnovis

We are looking for a highly motivated Clinical Scientist to join our comprehensive Genomics Service at the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub (SEGLH), based at Synnovis, Guy’s Hospital. The role will be within the Developmental Disorders and the Prenatal & Reproductive Genetics teams.
The successful applicant will be dedicated and enthusiastic with knowledge of analysis, interpretation and reporting of genetic diagnostic results. Applicants should have good communication skills, be able to take initiative, support continual quality improvement and prioritise workload. The role requires attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
The successful candidate will be joining a large, fully integrated Department with more than 120 staff and close links to Clinical Services throughout Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. With our partner laboratories, the SEGLH provides a comprehensive genomics service for a population of 8 million, including specialist constitutional and oncology tests and an established whole exome sequencing service. The laboratory works collaboratively with other groups such as the GSTfT Biomedical Research Centre, Genetics Innovation Unit and the Assisted Conception Unit for Preimplantation Genetic Testing.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered Clinical Scientists or those who are expecting their HCPC Registration imminently.
We support flexible and/or remote working patterns.
The post holder will be an experienced professional who has developed their skills and theoretical knowledge to a high standard, performing a highly complex role and continuously developing clinical, scientific and technical practice within a defined field.
They will be registered with the HCPC, or working towards registration (consideration will be given to those nearing the end of their STP training for initial appointment at band 6).
The post holder will be proficient in analysis, interpretation and reporting of one or more areas within cytogenomics (variant interpretation, karyotype, breakage, QF-PCR, FISH, microarray and WGS).
The post holder will be expected to work across both our Prenatal & Reproductive Genetics and Developmental Disorders teams. They will be given responsibility for areas of service and service development and will be expected to support technical teams for a range of laboratory duties. They will be responsible for ensuring that testing and reporting are completed to a high standard within target reporting times, and be responsible for checking and authorisation of a variety of reports across both areas. The post holder will have duty scientist and test assignment responsibilities on a rotational basis and will be expected to act as a supportive member of the team.

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