Clinical Scientist

at  Synnovis

Clinical Scientist – Cytogenetics – SE-HMDS at King’s College Hospital
We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced individual in cancer cytogenetics and/ or molecular genetics 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 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 (cytogenetics and/or molecular) 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.
This role is primarily a cytogenetics post, however, molecular genetic experience will be considered and utilised in the SE-HMDS as required.
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:
G-banded karyotype analysis

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, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s 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.
King’s College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. King’s 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, King’s has delivered nothing but world class service to all its patients from deprived communities as well as some of the wealthiest in London