Operations Manager

at  Synnovis

Applications are invited for a dynamic, conscientious and enthusiastic person who has extensive experience of working in a busy histology laboratory.
The post-holder will provide day-to-day operational support for diagnostic laboratory services working in collaboration with the Service Delivery Manager and the Head of Department. The role will act as a lead scientist and training officer for laboratory operations overseeing a team of biomedical scientists and laboratory support staff.
The Department provides high-quality, UKAS accredited services for diagnosis of tumours and other pathologies of the nervous system. A wide range of CNS and PNS specimens are handled including Brain, Pituitary Gland, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Muscle, Nerve, Skin for Intra-Epidermal Nerve Fibre Density analysis (IENFD) and Epilepsy surgery. The department provides autopsy examinations for forensic neuropathology, particularly for head injury, and co-ordinates research projects and teaching courses in traumatic neuropathology. The department also provides clinical diagnosis for the Centre for Nervous Tissue Bio-Resource (Brain Bank) for Neurodegenerative Disease.
Extensive previous experience of working as a Biomedical Scientist at senior level in the histopathology discipline is essential. Experience in an ISO15189 accredited Neuropathology laboratory would be a distinct advantage. All necessary training will be provided.
This is a fixed term contract until 31st May 2025 in the first instance and is available immediately to a suitably qualified applicant.
This UKAS accredited department delivers comprehensive diagnostic neuropathology services for King’s College Hospital, external referring institutions and is involved in research investigations for the London Neurodegenerative Diseases Brain Bank.
The post-holder is responsible for operations support delivering fit-for-purpose diagnostic services for the department of Clinical Neuropathology, working in collaboration with the Head of Department and the Service Delivery Manager. The post carries responsibility to act as the lead BMS for laboratory operations under supervision of the Service Delivery Manager with duties including but not limited to:
Managing main laboratory areas to perform a range of analyses on tissue specimens.
Performance and troubleshooting of examination procedures necessary for diagnosis of disease.
Participating in and promoting an effective Quality Management System in close collaboration with the Quality Manager.
Ensuring HTA compliance, requiring a strong understanding of current legislation and guidance.
Responsibility as Training Officer for laboratory staff, promoting personal development, planning/delivering training and performing staff appraisals.
Liaising with pathologists, clinicians and laboratory staff in other areas of the department and wider Trust to ensure a professional and efficient service.
Being in charge of the day-to-day running of the Neuropathology laboratories, including stock and equipment management and personnel matters relating to non-medical staff.
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.
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.
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.

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